Marine Convention.--The Marine Convention itself is
limited to the duration of the present war.

To the Commissioners of the United States at Paris. St
Petersburg, January 14th, 1783, 408

Congratulations on the conclusion of the preliminary
treaty.--The French Ambassador thinks his admission
would be delayed, if not refused.

To John Adams. St Petersburg, Jan. 15th, 1783, 409

Is prevented by his instructions from communicating his
mission.--The attention of Russia is turned chiefly to
the east.

To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, January 15th, 1783, 411

Delays the communication of his mission in compliance
with the opinion of the French Ambassador.--State of
affairs between Russia and Turkey.

To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, January 31st, 1783, 413

Dr Franklin promises to advance the money necessary to
conclude the treaty with Russia.--Intends to return to
America.

To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, February 10th, 1783, 414

High standing of America in Europe.--A direct
intercourse between the West Indies and the United
States ought to be secured.--Plan of Portugal to
establish factories in America.

To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, February 25th, 1783, 417

The French Ambassador advises him not to communicate his
mission until the formal announcement of the signing of
the preliminaries by the British Minister.--Intends to
draw on Dr Franklin for the expenses of the treaty.

Mr Dana's Communication of his Mission to Count Ostermann.
St Petersburg, March 7th, 1783, 419

To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, March 7th, 1783, 420

Communicates his mission without the advice of the
French Ambassador, on assurances of reception from the
Russian Cabinet.

To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, March 12th, 1783, 420

Conversation with one of the Russian Cabinet, who
declares there will be no impediment to his reception.

To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, March 21st, 1783, 422

Importance of a direct intercourse with the West
Indies.--Intends to return to the United
States.--Insufficiency