he capture of Lord
Cornwallis has satisfied Europe, that England cannot
succeed in recovering the United States.--The Empress's
offer of mediation will prevent her from favoring the
United States.--Another campaign must be
expected.--State of the neutral confederation.

To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, March 30th, 1782, 336

The depressed condition of England may lead her to
accept the mediation, to which the French and Spanish
Courts will accede, on condition of the presence of the
Ministers of the United States.--Schemes of Austria and
Russia for extending their commerce on the Black
Sea.--These plans may injure the American cause by
directing the attention of Russia to a different
quarter.--Account of Russian commerce.

To John Adams. St Petersburg, April 23d, 1782, 341

Congratulates him on his success in Holland.--Favorable
opportunity for the maritime powers to secure the
commerce with America.--Delays on their part may produce
a separate pacification between Britain and the United
States.

Robert R. Livingston to Francis Dana. Philadelphia, May
10th, 1782, 345

Reasons which should prevent him from assuming a public
character.--Absurdity of supposing, that France would go
to war for the independence of America, and then oppose
the recognition of it.--Congress still adhere to their
instructions on this point.--Desires him to write
frequently.--State of the military in America.--Sir Guy
Carleton succeeds General Clinton.--Attempts of England
to gain over America to a reconciliation entirely
without success.

Robert R. Livingston to Francis Dana. Philadelphia, May 22d,
1782, 350

The change of administration in England has produced no
change of feeling in America.--Congress refuses a
passport to General Carleton's Secretary.

Robert R. Livingston to Francis Dana. Philadelphia, May
29th, 1782, 352

Transmitting letters of earlier date.--Ten thousand
British prisoners in America, which the English refuse
to ransom.--The Germans wi