er 1st, 1782, 382

Project for supplying Russia with West India goods by
American vessels.

Robert R. Livingston to Francis Dana. Philadelphia, November
7th, 1782, 384

Encloses resolutions of Congress, directing the foreign
Ministers of the United States to transmit frequent
communications.--Also resolutions, declaring the
intention of Congress not to conclude a peace without
their allies.--State of affairs in the United
States.--Mr Boudinot elected President of
Congress.--Provisions for the payment of the salaries of
the Ministers.

To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, November 18th, 1782, 387

The British Commissioner having received powers to treat
with those of the United States, Mr Dana proposes to
make known his public character.--The Marquis de Verac
opposes this intention.--Advantages of the
measure.--Sums to be paid to the Russian Ministers in
case of a treaty.

Robert R. Livingston to Francis Dana. Philadelphia, December
17th, 1782, 391

Military operations of the preceding campaign.--General
Carleton's attempts at negotiation.--Spirit of the
people.--Flourishing State of commerce.--State of the
circulating medium.--Success of the bank.--Condition of
the finances.--Formation of the State
governments.--General tranquillity.--Insurrection in
Massachusetts represented as the revolt of New
England.--Character of Congress.--Transmits the
constitutions.

To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, December 21st, 1782, 398

Opportunities on which the communications of his powers
seemed proper.--Circumstances which render it expedient.

To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, December 27th, 1782, 402

Intends to return to America as soon as a commercial
treaty with Russia shall be completed.--Reasons for this
measure.

To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, December 30th, 1782, 404

Advantages of postponing the conclusion of a commercial
treaty with Russia.

To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, January 3d, 1783, 406

Treaty between Denmark and Russia on the principles of
the