er 23d,
1782, 114

Desires the appointment of a committee with whom he may
communicate.

George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Head Quarters,
September 24th, 1782, 114

The British meditate an attack on the squadron of M. de
Vaudreuil.--Has taken measures to counteract their
schemes.

Communication of the French Minister to a Committee of
Congress. In Congress, September 24th, 1782, 115

The British Court indulge the idea of separating France
and America.--Congress should take measures to destroy
any hopes of such a result.--It is desirable that the
negotiations should be conducted in Europe.--State of
the negotiation.--The French cabinet refuse to treat
except in conjunction with their allies.

To Robert R. Livingston. Philadelphia, September 27th, 1782, 123

Communicating a decree of the French Council, relative
to the fraudulent importation of English goods into
America.

To George Washington. Philadelphia, September 29th, 1782, 124

State of the negotiations for peace.

To George Washington. Philadelphia, October 1st, 1782, 124

Requesting him to facilitate the entrance of M. Barbe
into New York.

Report of a Committee of Congress on Communications made by
the French Minister. In Congress, October 3d, 1782, 125

Congress will listen to no propositions for a separate
peace.--They rely on the support of France to their
demands in regard to boundaries, the fisheries, and the
navigation of the Mississippi.--Difficulties attending
any restitution of, or compensation for confiscated
property.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, October 16th,
1782, 127

Desiring an interview with a committee of Congress.

George Washington to the President of Congress. Head
Quarters, October 25th, 1782, 128

Receives the letters relative to Captain Asgill, and
transmits them to Congress.

To George Washington. Philadelphia, October 25th, 1782, 128

Repayment of sums expended for French service.