CONTENTS

OF THE

FOURTH VOLUME

DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE.

From Thomas Jefferson to John Jay. Paris, Nov.
19th, 1788. -

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European affairs. An arret forbidding the importa-

tion of foreign whale oils. Letter on the subject

to the Count de Montmorin. Asks of Congress a

leave of absence. Consular convention finished,

except the ratification. Recommends Mr. Short,

who will be charged with affairs in his absence.

Crop of corn short in France; desired by Mr. Neck-

er to make known the fact to American merchants.

Arret of the King's Council of State prohibiting the

importation of foreign oils. Sep. 28th, 1788, (11.)

From Thomas Jefferson to Count De Montmorin.
Paris, Oct. 23d, 1788.

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Relative to the arret prohibiting the importation of

whale oils, and spermaceti, the produce of foreign

fisheries. Observations on the whale fishery, (16.)

From Thomas Jefferson to John Jay. Paris, Nov.
29th, 1788. -

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An arret giving a premium on wheat and flour from

the United States. Affairs of France. Great se-

verity of cold. European affairs. The King of

England a lunatic. Arret of the King's Council of

State. Nov. 23d, 1788, (38.) Arret of the King's

Council of State. Nov. 23d, 1788, (39.) Respect-

ing the commerce of grain.

From John Jay to Thomas Jefferson. March 9th,

1789.

The States have not been represented in Congress.

Business neglected. Members of the new govern-

ment assembling. General Washington known to

be elected President, and Mr. Adams Vice President.

Letters received to the 29th November. Approves

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of the alterations in the Consular convention. Con-
duct of Mr. Jefferson greatly commended. Regrets
there is no power or authority to grant the leave of
absence requested.

From Thomas Jefferson to John Adams. Paris,

December 5th, 1788.

The admission of British whale oil into France. The

consequences. Transmits a copy of his observa-

tions on the whale fishery.

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From Thomas Jefferson to John Jay. Paris, Jan.
11th, 1789.
Excessive cold in Europe. Russian military opera-
tions. Character of the Prince of Wales. His ed-
ucation-associates-conversation, &c. Progress of
France in her revolution. Arrangement with the
General of the Mathurins to provide for the neces-
sities of the prisoners at Algiers. Though there is
no definitive answer, thinks the last million loan in
Holland may be counted upon.

From the same to the same. Paris, Jan. 14th,

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Relative to the explanatory arret on the subject of
whale oils. Has received a letter from M. Necker.

European affairs. Oczakow taken by assault.

From M. Necker to Thomas Jefferson. Versailles,

Jan. 11th, 1789.

Relative to the importations of whale oils, fish oils,

&c. Encloses an arret of the King's Council of

State, Dec. 7th, 1788, (57.)

From Thomas Jefferson to John Jay. Paris, Jan.

21st, 1789.

The French ministry press the concurrence of the

United States in endeavoring to prevent the fraudu-

lent importation of British whale oil in American

bottoms. From the Count de la Luzerne to Thomas

Jefferson. June 18th, 1789, (60.) On the subject
of whale oils.

From Thomas Jefferson to John Jay.

4th, 1789.

Paris, Feb.

Relative to the misconduct of the Count de Moustier.

Representation to the Count de Montmorin. Leave

of absence will probably be given to M. de Mous-

tier. M. Ternant will be sent over as Charge

d'Affaires.

From the same to the same.

1789.

Paris, March 1st,

European affairs. Revolution in Geneva. Riots in

Brittany. Has received a letter from Admiral Paul

Jones dated at St. Petersburg.

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From Thomas Jefferson to John Jay. Paris,

March 12th, 1789.

Deane's two volumes of letters and accounts pur-

chased. Has written to a friend in London to en-

deavor to obtain the other volumes. Letter from

the bankers in Holland on financial affairs. France

engaged in her elections. Affairs of Europe. M.

del Pinto at the head of the Portuguese Ministry.

Thinks the negotiation may be successfully renew-

ed with that Court.

From Thomas Jefferson to Messrs. Willinks and

Van Staphorsts, Paris, February 22nd, 1789.

On financial affairs. Memorial on the subject of

the money France assumed to pay the Emperor

for the Dutch, (73.)

From Thomas Jefferson to John Jay. Paris,

March 15th, 1789.

Certain information from London that no other books
of Silas Deane exist, but the two purchased. Post-
script, affairs in the north of Europe.

From Thomas Jefferson to William Carmichael.

Paris, May 8th, 1789.

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Papers relative to the Isthmus of Darien

be enclosed in Mr. Carmichael's letter.

affairs. Account of the riot in Paris.

the States General, &c.

omitted to

American

Opening of

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From Thomas Jefferson to John Jay. Paris, May

9th, 1789.

Affairs of Europe. Detailed account of the progress

of the French revolution. Proposition of M. Neck-

er to abolish the free ports.

From Thomas Jefferson to John Jay.

12th, 1789.

Continuation of French affairs.

peror and King of England.

Schweighauser & Dobree.

From the same to the same.

1789.

Paris, May

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Health of the Em-
Stores seized by

Paris, June 17th,

Prospects for Russia.

of England. Affairs

States General. Pro-

De Moustier has asked

Necker.

No letters received later than the 25th November.

Death of the Grand Seignior.

State of health of the King

of France. Progress of the

ceedings in St. Domingo.

his conge. Character of M.

From the same to the same.

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Paris, June 24th.

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Continuation of French affairs. June 25th--Narra-

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tion continued. Will keep Mr. Jay informed of

events.

From Thomas Jefferson to John Jay. Paris, June

29th, 1789.

Transactions at Paris.

Letter of the King to the Pre-

Similar letter to the Presi-

Progress of the revolution.

John Jay. Paris, July

sident of the clergy.

dent of the Noblesse.

From Thomas Jefferson to

19th, 1789.

List of letters written; fears some general miscarriage.

Capture of French merchant ships by the Algerines.

Insolence of those pirates. Scarcity of bread in

France, and proceeding of M. Mirabeau to censure

M. Necker. Continuation of the details of the

French revolution. Change of Ministry. Taking

of the Bastile. Amende honorable of the King.

Visit to Versailles. M. Montmorin and St. Priest

replaced in the Ministry. Postscript, July 21. Fur-

ther changes in the Ministry.

From Thomas Jefferson to John Jay. Paris, July

23rd, 1789. -

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Proceedings at Paris. Two of the obnoxious Ministry

massacred.

From Thomas Jefferson to John Jay. Paris, July

29th, 1789. -

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Letters received from Mr. Jay to the 9th of March.

Restoration of M. Necker. Flight of the princes

of the blood royal. Tumults supposed to be ex-

cited by the British. Disavowed by their Ambassa

dor. State of the King of England.

From Thomas Jefferson to John Jay. Paris, Aug.

5th, 1789.

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State of Paris. Nomination of other Ministers. Pro-

ceedings of the National Assembly. Pretensions

of the city of Paris.

From Thomas Jefferson to William Carmichael.

Paris, August 9th, 1789.

Expectation of permission to return to America.

Probable arrangement of the new American Cabi-

net. American affairs. Affairs of France.

From Thomas Jefferson to John Jay. Paris, Aug.

12th, 1789.

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The National Assembly, how occupied. Paris quiet.

Distressing details from the country.

From John Jay to Thomas Jefferson. New York,

June 19th, 1789. -

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Announces M:. Jefferson's permission to return.

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Mr.