DIPLOMATIO WRITINGS.
Extracts from the Correspondence of the Diplomatic Agents of the United States of America, furnishing a brief view of their Foreign Relations from 1776 to 1834 459 1. Instructions to Silas Deane on his departure to France Philadelphia, March 3, 1776, 459 2. Silas Deane's first interview with Vergennes-Conversation on American Affairs
Paris, August 18, 1776, 460
3. S. Deane on the acknowledgment of American independence by foreign powers. Extract
Paris, November 28, 1776, Paris, December 6, 1776, Paris, March 12, 1777,
4 S. Deane on Lafayette's offer of service to the U. States 5. The favorable but cautious policy of France, Franklin & Deane 6. France decided to acknowledge independence, and frame a treaty, Franklin Dean & Lee
Paris, December 18, 1777, 466 Passy, October 16, 1778, 467 Court of Spain,
7. Treaty with Holland, Franklin, Lee and Adams, to Dumas. 8. American commerce, the Colonies, &c. Lee, Minister to the
Burgos, March 8, 1777, 468
9. Marquis Grimaldi's brief reply, from Vittoria, Spain 10. Proposal to send a minister to Berlin, Deane, Franklin and Lee to Prussian minister
Paris, April 19, 1777, New-York, Dec. 8, 1777,
Versailles, March 29, 1778, 470 March 26, 1778, 470
11. James Lovell to S. Deane, announcing Deane's recall, 12. Approbatory of Deane's conduct, Vergennes to Congress, 13. Commendatory of Deane's course, Vergennes to Deane 14. Propriety of determining the future diplomatic rank of the U. States, Lee to Vergennes
Paris, April 2, 1778, 470 Chaillot, June 14, 1778, 471
15. Explanation of the 12th art. of the treaty, Lee to Vergennes, 16. Lee's Instructions to Vienna and Berlin, to solicit acknowledgment of independence,
17. Open acknowledgment of indep'ce by France, Lee to Congress, Paris, March 23, 1778, 18. Treaty between Holland and the United States, Lee to Congress. Leaves Vienna,
Philadelphia, July 1, 1777, 471 472 Paris, September 12, 1778, 473
19. French treaties of Com'rce, and alliance, signed, Franklin & Deane, Passy, Feb. 8, 1778, 474 Letter of Credence, furnished by the old Congress to the three commissioners,
Philadelphia, Sept. 30, 1776, 474 London, August 9, 1783, 475 Philadelphia, October 26, 1778, 476
20. Laurens' conference with Fox and Duke of Portland 21. Franklin's Instructions as minister to France 22. Rule, that free ships make free goods, adopted in Europe, Franklin to Congress,
476 23. Communicating his instructions to Vergennes, Franklin to Congress, Passy, Sept 13, 1780 476 24. Sweden expresses a desire to treat with the U. States, Franklin, Passy, June 25, 1782, 478 25. Grenville's full powers to treat with any state Passy, June 15, 1782, 478 26. Preliminaries agreed to between France and England, Franklin, Negotiator,
27. Franklin to Vergennes, informing him of a Brit. passport received, Passy, Dec. 15, 1782, 481 [Copy of the passport given to the Washington, to convey the preliminary articles] 481 28, Vergennes to Franklin-expresses his surprise, and remonstrates, that preliminaries have been concluded without the knowledge of France, 481 29. Franklin's explanation—acknowledges being 'guilty of neglecting a point of bienseance,' 481 30. Livingston to commissioners in Europe; on the 5th article, and the separate article, Philadelphia, March 23, 1783, 482
31. Vergennes on the departure of Franklin for America, 32. Duties of diplomatic agents and consuls, Adams to Congress 33. Necessity of a minister at Vienna, Adams to Congress
34. Diplomatic dinner in honor of the United States, Adams to Livingston,
Hague, April 23, 1782, 485
35. Dutch treaty, concerning recaptures executed, Adams to Livingston, Hague, Oct. 8, 1782, 485 36. Desires to resign his commission, Adams to Livingston
57. Sardinian minister advises an official circular to European powers, on the Declaration of
Independence, Adams to Livingston
$8. Friendly disposition of Tuscany, Izard to Congress
39. Titles of American ministers in Europe, Izard to Laurens,
Hague, July 31, 1783, 487
Paris, Dec. 18, 1777, 487 Paris, April 11, 1778, 488
40. To insist on the navigation of the Mississippi, Jay's instructions to Spain, Oct. 4, 1780, 488 41. Spanish minister declines entering on diplomatic business, Jay to Livingston
Madrid, November 21, 1781, 489 42. Cartaichael to Livingston, his presn'tion at the Span. court, St. Idlefonso, Aug. 30, 1783, 490 43. H. Laurens' confinement in the Tower, J. Laurens to Congress, Phila,, Sept. 6, 1781, 492 41. His past services, Dumas to Congress, Hague, July 25, 1780, 492 45. Foreign envoy should not be a political partizan where he resides, Livingston to Dumas, 493 46 Recommends Dumas for a diplomatic office, Jefferson to Jay Paris, May 22, 1786, 493 47. Russia refuses to receive a minister, Dumas to Livingston, St. Petersb'g, April 25, 1783, 495 48. Defects in form of Ratification, Hartley to Franklin, 49. Replies to the objections, Franklin to Hartley
50. Longchamp's insult to M. de Marbois, at Philadelphia, 51. Portugues treaty, Holland, &c., Jefferson to Jay 52. Commercial reciprocity, Jefferson to Vergennes, 53. Luzerne to Congress. His recall,
54. Consular exemptions, claimed by British consul general, 55. Present from a foreign power, Jay to Gardoqui,
56. Rank of de Gardoqui, Blanca to Carmichael,
Paris, June 6, 1784, Paris, June 2, 1784, Philadelphia, May 28, 17841,
Paris, Oct. 11, 1785, 499 Paris, November 20, 1785, 500 Paris, 1787, 501 New York, Sept. 25, 1787, 502 New York, March 1, 1786, 503 St. Lawrens, October 7, 1784,
60. Impressment of American seamen, same, 61. Commercial treaty with United States Federal Constitution, same, Lond. Feb. 14, 1788, 62. England reluctant to Negotiate a commercial treaty, same, 63. Management of the British press, same,
London, September, 22, 1787,
London, June 26, 1785, London, August 31, 1785, 6. Audience of Leave, address and reply of the King, London, February 21, 1788, 65. Violation of Public Minister's Privilege, J. Duane to Jay, New York, August 8, 1788, 66. Exemplary punishment of the offender, named Wessels, Jay to Van Berckel 67. Brazilian Emancipation, Jefferson to Jay,
75. Carletti, the Tuscan Envoy dismissed from Paris, Monroe to the Secretary of State,
76. Monroe to the Directory, on his recall,
77. Reply of the President of the Directory, on Monroe's recall
78. Opinion of E. Randolph on the property of rivers
80. Representation on the western posts, Jefferson to Hammond, 81. Western Posts, Hammond to Jefferson,
82. Remonstrance on Genet's proceedings, Jefferson to Morris, 82. Hostile armaments, by foreigners, in Kentucky, Öpinion of E. Randolph,
84. Refusal of the Directory to receive him as a public Minister, Pinckney to Secretary of State, Paris, December 20, 1796, 523 85. Disclosing the attempt of a Lady to procure a gratuity from the American Ministers for secret services towards the mission
-Admission of Consuls, same, March 5, 1804, 527 February 3, 1807 528 October 27, 1803, 529
86. Depredations on Neutrals, &c., Secretary of State to Pinckney, 87. Surrender of Jonathan Robbins, same to Judge Bee, 88. Right of search —impressment, Madison to Monroe, 89. British East and West India commerce-. 90. Blockades, Madison to Monroe and Pinckney, 91. Blockades, Madison to British Charge d'Affaires, 92. Paper Blockades, Smith to Pinckney, 93. Law of Blockade, King to Lord Grenville, 94. Principle of Blockade, Marshall to King,
London, May 23, 1799, 531
September 29, 1800, 531
95. What characterises a Blockade? Sec.Smith to Commodore Preble, February 4, 1804, 532 96. Instructions for purchase of Louisiana, Madison to Livingston, March 2, 1803, 553 97. Conversation on the Louisiana purchase, Livingston to Madison, Paris, April 11, 1803, 553 98. Erskine's Arrangement, Canning's Instructions, London, January 23, 1800, 538 October 11, 1809, 539 November 4, 1809, November 8, 1809, 540
99. On Erskine's Instructions, Jackson to Smith, 100. Jackson's Vindication, same,
101. Termination of Official intercourse, same to Jackson,
102. French Decree, Berlin,
103. British orders in Council,
104. (French) Milan Decree,
105. Spanish Decree of Aranjuez,
106. (French) Rambouillet Decree,
107. Manifesto, or exposition of the Motives and Causes of the War, June 3, 1812, 547 108. Declaration of War,
109. Instructions on the Spanish treaty of Indemnity
121. WEST INDIA TRADE. Statement on the side of U.S. 1818. Rush 575 122. Mr McLane's arrangement for opening the West India Trade. Mr McLane to the Earl of Aberdeen on the West India Trade, London, July 12, 1830, 581 123. Successful close of the Negotiation on the Colonial Trade, Mr McLane to Mr Van Buren, London, August 20, 1830, 585 124. Explanation of the construction of the consent to restore a direct intercourse with the American Colonies
125. FRENCH CLAIMS for spoliations on American commerce, since Sep- tember, 1800, historical sketch of
Note. About 15,000 livres only were left in the United States Treasury, not 20,000,000, as stated by Lyman.
126. Gallatin's Exposition of the French claims in 1816,
127. Gallatin's last letter to the French government on the the subject,
193. Instructions of M. Van Buren to Mr Rives, on the French claims, July 20, 1829, 603 129. Mr Rives to Mr Van Buren, ‘Principle, peculiarity, and responsibility of the cases,' Paris, February 25, 1830, 607 13. Mr Rives to Mr Van Buren. French proposition to adjust the claims June 14, 1831, Arrangements agreed upon
Explanation of the Beaumarchais claim, in favor of the heirs
151. Mr Rives to Mi Livingston. Successful result of the negociation, Paris, July 5, 1831, 616 192. Classification of French Claims. See list of commissioners, vol. I. page 24, 617 133. CLAIMS ON NAPLES. Instructions to Mr Nelson, Oct. 27, 1831, 617 14. Mr Pinkney to the Marquess of Circello Naples, August 16, 1816, 618 155. Mr Nelson to the prince of Cassaro Naples, January 31, 1832, 620
11⁄2 Prince of Cassaro to Mr Nelson. Endeavors to exonerate Naples from the responsibility of the claims
Naples, May 30, 1832, 620
157, Reply of Mr Nelson to the Prince of Cassaro, stating the principles maintained by the United States
Naples, June 29, 1832, 621
158, Mr Nelson demands an answer-Whether satisfaction will be rendered for the Nea- politan seizures?
Naples, Sept 12, 1832, 624
Naples, Oct. 1, 1832, 624
139. On the rejection of Mr Nelson's proposition, the Sicilian government is notified, that it will be held fully recponsible for the whole damages 140. Passports sent to Mr Nelson-further negotiation to be removed to the United States Naples, Oct. 2, 1832, 624 141. Successful issue of the negotiation, 2,115,000 ducats in instalments, with interest to be to be paid, Mr Nelson to Mr Livingston, See list of commissioners, vol I. p. 24 625 142. Our relations with the Netherlands,―reference to the "Antwerp," and the Holland" claims, &c.
143. Intercourse with Portugal. Instructions to Gen. Dearborn in 1822 144. Greek Patriots, Mr Adams to Mr Rush,
145. The independent States of SOUTH AMERICA and MEXICO. Sketch of early efforts at independence, Lino de Clemente, representative from Colombia, refused official intercourse with the United States,
Mission of Messrs Bland, Rodney and Graham, to Buenos-Ayres
Mr Rush's interview with Lord Castlereagh, on South American Independence 146. Mr Monroe's proposition to Congress, to recognize the independence of the new nations of South America, and Mexico
147. Report of the House of Representatives, on the above proposition 148. Protest of the Spanish minister, Don Joaquin d' Anduaga, against the recognition of South American Independence
140. Reply to the protest of Anduaga, by Mr Adams 150. Spanish Manifesto, addressed to the courts of Europe, in 1823, in consequence of the president's message, of March 8, 1822. Extract 151. Instructions of Mr Adams to Mr Anderson, Minister Plenipotentiary to Co- lombia, disclosing an exposition of the principles upon which the United States are desirous of founding their future political intercourse with the New Nations of America,
152. Friendly Mediation, of the Emperor of Russia, for terminating the contest between Spain and Spanish America, Mr Middleton to Mr Clay, St Petersb'g, Sept. 8, 1828, 153. Count Nesselrode to Mr Middleton St. Petersburgh, August 20, 1825.
154. Penama Mission-President Adams' motives for approving of the mission,
155. Brazilian Blockade. Mr Raguet to Brazilian minister
156. Deserters. Americau to Brazilian naval Commander, M. Video, 21 December, 1827, 667 157. Right of search. Do Monte Video, 25 January, 1828, 668
158. French Comm's proposal to search for deserters, to Comm. Elliot, Rio Jan. June11,1826 669 159. Venezuela. Decree of General Morales
151. Protest of Captain Spence against the above Decree, 161. Departure of the United States Charge d'Affaires from Brazil. Mr Clay to Mr Raguet
84. Refusal of the Directory to receive him as a public Minister, Pinckney to Secretary of State, Paris, December 20, 1796, 523 85. Disclosing the attempt of a Lady to procure a gratuity from the American Ministers for secret services towards the mission
86. Depredations on Neutrals, &c., Secretary of State to Pinckney,
87. Surrender of Jonathan Robbins, same to Judge Bee,
88. Right of search -impressment, Madison to Monroe,
89. British East and West India commerce-Admission of Consuls, same, March 5, 1804, 527 90. Blockades, Madison to Monroe and Pinckney,
91. Blockades, Madison to British Charge d'Affaires,
92. Paper Blockades, Smith to Pinckney,
93. Law of Blockade, King to Lord Grenville,
94. Principle of Blockade, Marshall to King,
February 3, 1807 528 October 27, 1803, 529 July 19, 1810, 530
London, May 23, 1799, 531 September 29, 1800, 531
95. What characterises a Blockade? Sec.Smith to Commodore Preble, February 4, 1804, 532 96. Instructions for purchase of Louisiana, Madison to Livingston, March 2, 1803, 553 97. Conversation on the Louisiana purchase, Livingston to Madison, Paris, April 11, 1803, 533 98. Erskine's Arrangement, Canning's Instructions, London, January 23, 1800, 538 October 11, 1809, 539 November 4, 1809,
99. On Erskine's Instructions, Jackson to Smith, 100. Jackson's Vindication, same,
102. French Decree, Berlin,
103. British orders in Council,
104. (French) Milan Decree,
105. Spanish Decree of Aranjuez,
106. (French) Rambouillet Decree,
November 11, 1807, 541 February 19, 1807, 545
107. Manifesto, or exposition of the Motives and Causes of the War, June 3, 1812, 547 108. Declaration of War,
109. Instructions on the Spanish treaty of Indemnity 110. On Spanish Affairs, Nesselrode to Poleteca,
111. Conclusion of the Spanish Treaty
112. On the Swedish Claims, Russel to d'Engertroem,
113. Mr Russell to the Secretary of War.
121. WEST INDIA TRADE. Statement on the side of U.S. 1818. Rush 575 122. Mr McLane's arrangement for opening the West India Trade. Mr McLane to the Earl of Aberdeen on the West India Trade, London, July 12, 1830, 581 123. Successful close of the Negotiation on the Colonial Trade, Mr McLane to Mr Van Buren, London, August 20, 1830, 585 124. Explanation of the construction of the consent to restore a direct intercourse with the American Colonies
125. FRENCH CLAIMS for spoliations on American commerce, since Sep- tember, 1800, historical sketch of
Note. About 15,000 livres only were left in the United States Treasury, not 20,000,000, as stated by Lyman.
127. Gallatin's last letter to the French government on the the subject,
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