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CHAPTER V.
Correspondence relative to the Treaty-Massachusetts Politics-Opinion
of Hamilton as to Washington's Course relative to the Demand made
by the House of Representatives for the Instructions to Mr. Jay-Con-
gratulations to Mr. King on his Appointment-Some Instructions and
his Suggestions-Letters from W. Smith on Affairs of S. Carolina
and George Cabot on those of Massachusetts
CHAPTER VI.
Mr. King having been appointed Ambassador to England starts on his
Mission-Responsibilities of a Minister at that Time, from Difficulty
of communicating with his Government-Often obliged to act at once
without waiting for new Instructions—Mr. Jay's Course in England
left good Impressions for his Successor, which Mr. King was qualified
and took pains to continue-His Arrival and Settlement in London.
CHAPTER VII.
Mr. King enters upon his Duties as Ambassador-Presentation to the
King-First Interview with Lord Grenville-Statement by Dr.
Edwards of the Condition of Affairs in France-Appointment of
Col. Trumbull as the fifth Commissioner under seventh Article of the
Treaty-Mr. Monroe's Recall from France-Treaty of Peace with
Algiers-Count de la Prâde's Pretensions
CHAPTER VIII.
French Order against neutral Vessels-Mr. Monroe's Statement relative
to it-Complaints against British Cruisers-Washington declines a
Re-election-Mr. Adet's Reception in Boston-M. de Liancourt's
Opinion of French Designs on Neutrals to destroy British Power-
R. King's Letter to Messrs. Baring relative to the Funds for Barbary
Purposes-To Mr. Bayard relative to the Costs in Cases of Claims
decided by the Admiralty Courts-To Mr. Monroe, Report that Genl.
Pinckney had been appointed to succeed him in Paris-Letter to
Mr. Pitcairn relative to the French Debt-Negotiations with England
at a Standstill-American Affairs-Secretary of State on Impress-
ments-Washington's Address-Letter from R. King to him on
European Affairs
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CHAPTER IX.
Correspondence with the Secretary of State-Sailing of the British
Commissioners under the Sixth Article of the Treaty with Great
Britain-Mr. Adet's Publication relative to the French Decree on
the Commerce of Neutrals-Mr. Pickering's Answer-R. Troup on
the coming Election of President-Baron Jacobi about General
Steuben's Property and Mr. King's Answer-Mr. Bingham sends
Stuart's Painting of Washington to Lord Landsdowne-R. King's
letter to Lord Grenville about Mr. John Maxwell, an impressed
American Citizen-Protest against Captain Pigot's Conduct-Letter
to Hamilton on Condition of England
107
CHAPTER X.
Correspondence with Lord Grenville relative to the Conduct of the
Consuls of the U. S. in granting Certificates to Seamen-Also as to
the Detention of American Seamen on British Ships of War-Case
of the Olive Branch-Letters from Mr. Goodhue and Mr. Hamilton
respecting the coming Presidential Election in the U. S. and Mr.
Adet's Communications—R. King's Letters to Mr. Pinckney in Paris
on French Affairs-Vindication of the U. S. in the Conduct towards
France
119
CHAPTER XI.
Dispatches to the Secretary of State relative to the Arrest in the Proceed-
ings of Commissioners under the seventh Article-R. Troup on the
Presidential Election and American Affairs-Treaty of Commerce
with Turkey-Delays in Admiralty Courts in England-Law of the
United States for the Protection of Seamen-R. King to Col. Ham-
ilton; Estimate of Washington in England, and of the Fairness of
the British Government in Meeting Questions under the seventh Article
-Good Feeling in England towards America shown in a Letter of
R. King to Washington-Maryland Bank Stock-Question of Re-
trocession of Louisiana to France-Letters giving the Result of the
Presidential Election-Suspension of specie Payments by the Bank
of England-Condition of that Country-American Merchants ask
for British Convoys on Account of French Captures.
CHAPTER XII.
Sedgwick's Letter on the presidential Election and Inauguration-Cabot
on Relations with France-King to Dr. Southgate-Private Affairs
-To Hamilton on new French Arrêt-Affair of the Olive Branch-
Wm. Smith's Letter on French Depredations-Pinckney's Dispatches
relative to Conduct of the French causes the President to call a
special Meeting of Congress-General Statement of American Affairs
-Hamilton's View of the Duty of the Country.
132
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CHAPTER XIII.
Opposition to France growing more popular-Reliance on the Firmness
and Prudence of the President-England's commercial Policy should
be a conciliatory one-Jacobi on Negotiations between France and
Prussia-R. King to Secretary of State-French Captures-English
Politics The Nation tired of the War-Austria her only Ally-
Question of Peace-France refuses to acknowledge Passports granted
by American Ministers-French Depredations in the West Indies
-R. King writes to the Secretary on Carelessness in getting Testi-
mony in Cases of Capture by Mr. Bayard-Secretary of State
relative to Convoys .
169
CHAPTER XIV.
French Designs as affecting the U. S.-Public Temper in the U.S. im-
proving in Reference to these-Causes of the Mutiny in the British
Fleets-Paid Agents of the U. S. cannot demand extra Compensa-
tion from Awards to Claimants-General Allen's Claim for the
Restoration of Arms captured and detained in England-Kosciuszko
thanks Mr. King for assisting him in obtaining a Passage to America 180
CHAPTER XV.
Mr. Pickering's Account of Spanish Duplicity about southern Bound-
aries-Apprehends France means to regain Louisiana-Arrest of
Major McLane and others for alleged treasonable Practices against
Canada-Sedgwick on Relations with France-Gerry's Appointment
as Commissioner to France-Washington on the Political Situation
in U. S.-R. King to Hamilton on French Affairs-Impeachment of
Gov. Blount-Mr. Liston's Letter-Bingham's Letter about Stuart's
Portrait of Washington to Marquis of Landsdowne-And about Gov.
Blount-R. King to Wm. Hindman
CHAPTER XVI.
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Maryland Bank Stock-Mr. King advises no partial Regulations relative
to the Detention of Seamen-Provision of Money to meet Obligations
under Treaty with Tunis-Sir Joseph Banks asks for Passport for Mr.
Masson to go to America to collect Plants-Letter of R. King to
M. Talleyrand, introducing Col. Trumbull and asking his friendly
Influence to aid in removing the Troubles between France and the
United States-R. King to the Secretary of State-France probably
owns Louisiana-Genl. Allen's Claim-T. Pickering on Gov. Blount's
Conspiracy R. King to A. Hamilton-Gloomy Views relative to
Affairs in Europe-Letters from G. Cabot and Wm. Hindman-
R. King to T. Jefferson-S. Williams relative to Genl. Lafayette. 202
CHAPTER XVII.
Senator Blount's Expulsion from the Senate-Mr. Liston's Conduct-R.
King declines a Dinner offered by American Merchants-Gen. La-
fayette R. King to the Secretary of State, thanking him for regular
Information of the Affairs of the U. S., and sending to him an
Account of European Politics-Lafayette and French Affairs-
Disturbances in Ireland-Release of Lafayette, and his Arrival in
Hamburg-Lafayette to R. King
216
CHAPTER XVIII.
Embassy of Messrs. Pinckney, Marshall, and Gerry to France-Blount's
Conspiracy-Dr. Romaine's Connection with it-Portuguese Treaty
with France-Cession of Louisiana by Spain demanded by France
-French Duplicity towards America-R. King believes the People
of England will continue to Support the Government-Especially
since the Failure of the Negotiation at Lisle-Communication to Lord
Grenville relative to the Trade to British Territories in India-
French Orders against American Commerce in the West Indies
233
CHAPTER XIX.
Mr. Hindman on Maryland Politics—Mr. King and Maryland Bank
Stock-Judge Cambauld in St. Domingo-Genl. Washington relative
to Lafayette's Son-Count Rumford-Chisholme, Agent of Governor
Blount in London-Statement of Facts made-Correspondence with
Commissioners in Paris-Directory propose Peace to England-
Declined-Mr. King to the Commissioners-The United States
must act with Decision-Fear of Mr. Gerry in Letter to General
Pinckney-Letter to Mr. Gerry-From General Pinckney-No Hope
of a Treaty with France
249
Mr. King to Secretary of State-France in the Ascendant-England
apathetic but preparing against Invasion-N. E. Boundary-St.
Croix River-Lord Grenville advises of new French Decrees-
American Masters propose to arm their Ships-British Government
would grant Convoys-Mr. King to Lord Chancellor relative to
Maryland Bank Stock-Continental Affairs-N. E. Boundary, an
additional Article proposed-English Depredations on Commerce in
the West Indies-Mr. King to Secretary of State-Affairs on the Con-
tinent-Envoys in Paris-England has no Expectation of Peace—
Miranda-Maryland Bank Stock-Mr. Gerry-Mr. King to R.
Troup-To the Secretary of State relative to Transfer of American
Funds by Dutch Lenders to France-Envoys to France send a
Letter to the Directory-Letter from General Hamilton-Public
Opinion sounder than that of the national Representatives
CHAPTER XXI.
Claims of English Commissioners under seventh Article of the Treaty
denied Mr. Cabot on growing Discontent against French Aggres-
sions-Confidence in the English Action-Congress should protect
our Commerce-General Pinckney on French Demands-Mr. King
regrets the Stay of the Envoys in Paris-Recall of the Envoys-
Indisposition in Congress to protect Commerce-Fear of causing War
-Convoys to be accepted, and Merchantmen may be armed-Dis-
patches to Envoys called for-Mr. Bingham on the commercial
Regulations with England-Mr. King's Letters to the Envoys in
Paris-To Secretary of State on Relations of Denmark and France—
Rebellion in Ireland-General Pinckney announces that Mr. Gerry
will stay in Paris
268
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CHAPTER XXII.
Mr. Sedgwick's View of American Politics-The President acting a
noble Part-His Message on the French Mission-Instructions to
Envoys and their Dispatches called for and sent to Congress-
Effect produced-Warlike Measures proposed-Letters from and
to the Envoys in Paris-Mr. King to Mr. Gerry-Letters from
Messrs. W. Hindman, Cabot, and Sedgwick-Public Opinion about
French Duplicity—American Students in Edinburgh to Mr. King
-Mr. King to Secretary of State on Mr. Gerry's Conduct--
Ireland's wretched Condition-Martial Law-To Gen. Hamilton on
European Affairs-Maryland Bank Stock-Mr. J. A. Smith's Letter
relative to Irish Troubles-Messrs. R. Troup, Bingham, Lawrance,
and Cabot show Disgust and Resentment against France-Approv-
ing warlike Measures
310
CHAPTER XXIII.
Sir Francis d'Ivernois on Fate of Switzerland-R. King to Secretary of
State-Publication of Envoys' Dispatches-France will not declare
War; may release Vessels-Irish Troubles-Emperor of Russia will
help England-R. King's Dissatisfaction with English diplomatic