515

Appointment of M. Van Berckel Minister to America.

To John Adams. The Hague, March 4th, 1783, 516

The States adopt a resolution, giving instructions to
their Plenipotentiaries in regard to a general peace.

To Robert R. Livingston. The Hague, March 5th, 1783, 517

Requesting him to make preparations for M. Van Berckel.

To John Adams. The Hague, March 6th, 1783, 518

Guarantee of the freedom of navigation desired by
Holland.

To Robert R. Livingston. The Hague, March 27th, 1783, 519

Domestic affairs of Holland.

To Robert R. Livingston. The Hague, April 18th, 1783, 522

Same subject.--Is requested to inquire of Mr Dana if he
will negotiate a convention on the principles of the
armed neutrality with Holland.--The Secretary of the
States-General desires to be informed of the titles by
which Congress is to be addressed.

Robert R. Livingston to C. W. F. Dumas. Without date, 525

Impropriety of a foreign Envoy engaging in the parties
of the country where he resides.

To Robert R. Livingston. The Hague, May 8th, 1783, 526

Proceedings in Holland.--Difficulties in settling the
articles of peace between Holland and Great Britain.

To Robert R. Livingston. The Hague, May 25th, 1783, 528

Recommending Captain Riemersma.

Notes to the States-General. The Hague, June 5th, 1783, 529

Laying before them the treaty and convention between the
two Republics.

M. Fagel to C. W. F. Dumas. The Hague, June 19th, 1783, 530

Agrees to exchange ratifications of the treaty and
convention.

To Robert R. Livingston. The Hague, June 20th, 1783, 530

Proceedings in Holland.

To Robert R. Livingston. The Hague, June 23d, 1783, 531

Exchanges ratifications of the treaty and convention
between the two Republics.

THE

CORRESPONDENCE

OF

WILLIAM CARMICHAEL;

CHARGE D'AFFAIRES FROM THE UNITED STATES TO
THE COURT OF SPAIN.

William Carmichael was a native of Maryland. At the beginning of the
revolution he was in Europe. From London he went over to Paris in the
spring of the year 1776, and was there when Silas Deane arrive