way to the South. - Return of Colonel John Laurens from
his special mission to France. Arrival of Admiral Hood
with thirteen sail of the line at New York.

To EDMUND PENDLETON.

1781,

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Philadelphia, October 30,

Congratulations on the success at York and Gloucester.
The practice of impressing. - The subject of the Western
Lands in connexion with the interest of Virginia.

98

101

Suggests some handsome comple-

ment to the Marquis [de la Fayette] for his services in Vir-
ginia.

TO THOMAS JEFFERSON.

1781,

Philadelphia, November 18,

Proceedings in Congress relative to the territorial cessions,
and their character with reference to Virginia. -- Encloses a
paper containing letters from Mr. Deane believed to be spu-
rious.

To EDMUND PENDLETON.

102

Philadelphia, January 8,

104

Opening of the bank instituted under the auspices of Con-
gress. Recommendation of Congress to subject all mer-
chandise produced in Great Britain to capture, &c.

To THOMAS JEFFERSON. Philadelphia, January 15,

1782,

Recapitulates the action of Congress relative to the territorial

cessions. Requests information as to the origin of the rights

of Virginia.

To EDMUND PENDLETON.

Philadelphia, January 22,

106

1782,

The perplexity of Congress with the case of Vermont.

109

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, January 22,

1782,

Concern occasioned by the repeal of the impost act by Virginia.

To EDMUND PENDLETON. Philadelphia, February 7,

Plan for the general liquidation and apportion-
ment of the public debt before Congress.

111

112

Corrects his misinformation respecting the privilege of the
new bank to issue circulating notes.

113

TO THOMAS JEFFERSON. Philadelphia, March 18, 1782, 114

Refers to a map published in 1650, and to one in Purchas [to

elucidate the claims of Virginia.]

TO EDMUND PENDLETON. Philadelphia, March 19, 1782, 115

Surmises as to the Ministerial plans for recovering America.

TO THOMAS JEFFERSON. Philadelphia, March 26, 1782, 116

Papers procured by Colonel Campbell from the Cherokees

were not required by Congress, and as they might be made

subservient to aggressions on the territorial rights of Vir-

ginia he advises him to send no more.

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TO EDMUND PENDLETON. Philadelphia, April 2, 1782, 116

Arrival of a deputation from Vermont. The thinness of the

Virginia line injurious to the cause and disparaging to the

State.

119

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, April 9, 1782, 118

Evidence from ancient records respecting the territorial claims

of Virginia.

TO THOMAS JEFFERSON. Philadelphia, April 16, 1782,

Urges him to persevere in tracing the title of Virginia to her

claims, and some facts relative to the subject stated.

To EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, April 23, 1782,

Negotiations in Europe relative to the proposed mediation of

Vienna and Petersburgh. Letter from Mr. Dana. The

Committee have reported in favor of Vermont. - Observa-

tions relating to the influence of Vermont, and the territorial

claims on the politics of Congress, May 1, 1784, 122.

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TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, May, 1782, 125

Enclosing a gazette containing information relative to peace

with England. Danger of a separate peace between the

Dutch and Great Britain. - Letters from Mr. Jay and Mr.

Carmichael.

The progress of the Western subject.

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TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, May 14, 1782, 127

Arrival of the Ceres man-of-war at New York with Sir Guy

Carleton, and information relative to peace. The territorial

business postponed sine die. Accounts from the West

Indies of an engagement between the two fleets. A let-

ter from General Washington enclosing a communication

from Sir Guy Carleton relative to Peace. Action of Con-

gress relative to the birth of the Dauphin. · Answer to Mr.

Dana's letter. Alarmed at the probability of a revival of

paper currency.

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TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, May 21, 1782, 130

Disheartened by the termination of the terri-

Explanations.

torial business.

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TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, May 28, 1782, 130

A letter from Dr. Franklin announcing an aid from France of

six millions of livres, &c.— Public reception of Mr. Adams by

the province of Friesland. The Court of London has pro-

posed for a separate peace with France, an insidious step.

- Deputations from Congress to visit the Eastern and South-

ern States. Uneasiness of the Minister of France at reports

from Virginia. A letter from Dr. Franklin stating that the

British Court had attempted to tamper with him and Mr.

Adams, with other European news. - The Department of

Finance unable to supply means for the opening of the cam-

paign. The right of Congress to grant flags.

To EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, May 29, 1782, 134

The resolution of the House of Delegates touching the ex-

portation of tobacco. The variation between Congress and

Virginia discussed.

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A source of regret.

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, June 4, 1782,

Sends the vote in Congress interdicting British manufac-

tures. Policy of Great Britain in the capture of St. Eustatia.

The financial administration of Robert Morris defended. -

The Chevalier de la Luzerne.

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, June, 1782,

Ships preparing at New York. - Carleton's answer respect-

ing the re-transportation of the prisoners.

136

138

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, June 6, 1782, 139

Lord North's budget. -Exportation of tobacco from Vir-

ginia to New York.

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, June 11, 1782, 140

Censures the conduct of Mr. Jefferson. Continued silence

of Sir Guy Carleton. — The Lees. - Letter of M. Marbois

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published in the [Philadelphia] Gazette.

From ROBERT MORRIS to EDMUND RANDOLPH. Phila-

delphia, June 11, 1782,

Gratified by Mr. Webb's acceptance of the office of Receiver

of taxes. - The collection of taxes in the States.

142

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, June 18, 1782, 143

The Post robbed in Maryland.-The trade with New York

excites general indignation.

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, June 25, 1782,

The loss of the mail. Measures to prevent the illicit trade

with the British lines. - Prospects of a treaty with Holland.

To EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, July 2, 1782,

The Delegation. - Foreign intelligence. - Commotion occa-

sioned by the information from France that the interest of

the certificates must be provided by America. - No step yet

taken. The instructions. Dr. Witherspoon prevailed on

to move in the business.- No official advices relative to the

action in the West Indies. — Congress perplexed by the non-

appearance of the Connecticut Agents.

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, July 9, 1782,

Reports injurious to Williamsburg. Efforts to suppress the

illicit trade with New York. First dividend of the bank.

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TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, July 16, 1782,

The mail for the eastward captured. - Change of cipher pro-

posed. Number of the Virginia Militia.- Meeting of Gen-

eral Washington and Count Rochambeau.-Communications

between the former and General Carleton. - Return of

Messrs. Montgomery and Root. Rumor of a royal charter

for Vermont. Lippencot will probably not be delivered up.

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, July 23, 1782,

Recognition of Independence by the States General. - Spec-

ulations concerning the views of the English Administration.

(The remainder in cipher.)

144

145

147

149

153

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, July 30, 1782, 155

(In cipher, to which the key has not been discovered.)

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, August 9, 1782, 157

Authentic tidings of peace with England,

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH.

Philadelphia, August 13, 1782, 158

Further information relative to the peace.-The Western
lands referred to as a probable source of revenue. - Facts
relative to the title of Virginia.

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, August 20, 1782, 160

Fate of the motion to rescind the control given to France over

the American Ministers.

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, August 27, 1782, 161

A uniform rule of naturalization.-General news. The case

of Lippencot. The Territorial Report.-Arrival of Mr.

Jones, and private matters.

To EDMUND RANDOLPH.

1782,

Philadelphia, September 3,

Disappointed of European intelligence. - Steps taken for the

evacuation of Charleston. - Petition from Kentucky. — Propo-

sition for a general cartel. -Letters from Carleton to the Gov-

ernor in the post office. Loss of a French 74 in Boston har-

bour.-Private matters.

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, September 10,

The ship America presented to the King of France by Con-

gress.-The subject of the Western lands.

1782,

163

166

To EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, September 11,

168

The British King's speech, and other European news.

To EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, September 11,

Negotiation of a loan in Holland, by Mr. Adams, of five
millions of guilders. A further loan of four millions sued for
by Congress.-Impost not passed by Rhode Island. - Appor-
tionment for payment of interest. Mr. Adams's treaty with
Holland. - Speculations respecting British politics.-Arrival of
two French frigates in Delaware bay. Loss of one of them.

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, September 24,

Substance of the despatches brought by the French frigates.

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