John Jay to John Adams. Office for Foreign Affairs, November

3, 1787.

....801

Transmits sundry acts of Congress. Extracts from the Secret Journals of

Congress, October 11 and 12, 1787, p. 801.

John Adams to John Jay. London, September 10, 1787.....802

Encloses a letter from the Portuguese Minister. Thinks the United States

should have a Minister at Lisbon. Colonel Smith's journey to Portugal.

Observations on such missions-unknown and informal.

Chevalier del Pinto to John Adams.

1787.......

London, September 7,

...803

On an exchange of Ministers. John Adams to the Portuguese Minister.

Grosvenor Square, September 10, 1787, p. 804.

John Adams to John Jay. London, September 22, 1787... .804

Mr. Jay's letter of the 31st July received. The arrival fortunate, although

there has been no act of Virginia or South Carolina. European affairs and

probability of a war. De Moustier Minister from France to Congress.

Consequences of a long war in Europe to the United States. Delicacy of

his situation in case of war.

From the same to the same. London, September 22, 1787....805

Impressment of American seamen. Note addressed to Lord Caermarthen

delivered in person. His Lordship promises redress. Invited to talk.

Nothing learned but that war had been declared by the Porte against

Russia. Critical situation of Europe. Another case of impressment. John

Adams to Lord Caermarthen. Grosvenor Square, September 22, 1787, p. 807.

From the same to the same. London, September 23, 1787....807

Lahgerous situation of Holland. The English arming. Inactivity of France.

Unsettled State of Europe. Mr. Pitt's economical plans disarranged. For-

tunate position of the Americans, who should fortily and cherish their noble

institutions.

From the same to the same.

London, October 9, 1787.......809

Situation and position of France contrasted with that of England. Able

diplomatists required on the part of the former at the Courts of London and

the Hague. Characters of the Marquis de Verac and Comte de Adhemar.

On the conduct of Ambassadors in general. Policy and measures of Eng-

land. The indifference of France about Holland will not secure her peace.

The excitement of the English is astonishing. Is confident a war is not far

off Wisdom in the United States to remain neutral; but if England is suc-

cessful will not be permitted. Affairs of Holland dismal. A warning to the

United States.

From the same to the same.

London, October 25, 1787......811

Encloses a letter of Mr. Fagel relative to M. Dumas. Memorial to their High

Mightinesses, &c., signed John Adams, p. 812. H. Fagel to John Adams.

The Hague, October 18, 1787, p. 813. John Adams to H. Fagel. London,

October 25, 1787, p. 813. John Adams to M. Dumas. London, October 25,

1787, p. 814.

From the same to the same.

1787.....

Grosvenor Square, November 15,

...814

Attack upon M. Dumas. Hints in the English papers of his friendship to

France. Advises his dismission with a pension. In relation to the corre-

spondence with Mr. Fagel; thinks Congress not obliged formally to answer

it. General remarks on European affairs. If England succeeds against the

house of Bourbon will not scruple to attack the United States. Conduct of

M. Dumas and Messrs. Van Staphorsts not approved of in taking so decided

parts in favor of France and against the Stadtholder. Note from Lord Caer-

marthen. Whitehall, October 30, 1787, p. 817. Enclosing declaration and

counter-declaration.

John Adams to John Jay. Grosvenor Square, November 30,

1787....

.....817

Transmits the King's speech and panegyrics upon it. Imprudent conduct of

a deceased French Minister. Reflections upon other Ministers. Providen-

tial escape of the United States from Mr. Deane's system, of De Maillebois's,

and De Coudray's. Many exiles from Holland. Interposition of Prussia

in the affairs of Holland unjustifiable. Speeches of Fox and Pitt. Policy

of England developed in the speech. State of France. If the house of

Bourbon is unable to assert her dignity the demands of England will become

extravagant. Great necessity of caution on the part of the United States.

Speech of the King of England, p. 820.

From the same to the same. Grosvenor Square, December 11,

1787.....

From the same to the same.

1787.....

....822

Transmits to Congress a paper of Patrick Miller, of experiments in navigation.

Experiments in navigation by Patrick Miller, Esquire, June 2, 1787, p. 822.

Grosvenor Square, December 16,
...824
Mr. Jay's letter of the 16th October received, with its enclosures. Is honored
by the approbation of Congress. Mr. Smith will return to New York.
Approves of the new plan of Government. Hopes to hear of its being
adopted by all the States. Rumor of a quadruple alliance in Europe.
America nothing to fear, except a want of union and government. No
answer from the Ministry to any letters or memorials. None expected.

From the same to the same. Grosvenor Square, February 14,

1788.....
.826

Lord Caermarthen expresses a wish for a commercial treaty with the United

States. His opinion of the new Constitution. Consequences in Europe if

the Constitution is rejected. Personal treatment on preparing for departure

the same on the part of the Opposition and Administration. The Marquis

de la Luzerne, Ambassador at the Court of St. James's, has already met

with humiliations. Il reception of the Chevalier de Ternant by the King

and Queen.

From the same to the same. Grosvenor Square, February 16,
1788....

.827

Mortification at the return of his letters and memorials from the Hague, by

Mr. Fagel. There should have been a letter of recall. The same irregu-

larity in his recall from the British Court. Requests regular letters of recall.

H. Fagel to John Adams. The Hague, February 12, 1788, p. 828. Memo-

rial to his most Serene Highness, William the Fifth, Prince of Orange, &c.,

p. 829. Memorial to their High Mightinesses the Lords the States General

of the United Netherlands, p. 830.

Resolves of Congress, October 5, 1787..
...831

John Adams to John Jay. Grosvenor Square, February 21,

1788....

Audience of leave of his Majesty.

Majesty.

.832

Address to the King. Reply of his

From the same to the same. Bath Hotel, London, March 26,
1788....

Recommendation of Colonel Smith.

John Jay to John Adams.

Transmits letters of recall.

John Adams to John Jay.

.833

New York, February 14, 1788....834

Braintree, October 11, 1788......834

Solicits a settlement of his accounts with the United States.

VOL. II.-C

CORRESPONDENCE

OF

THOMAS JEFFERSON,

ONE OF THE COMMISSIONERS FOR THE FORMATION OF
TREATIES OF AMITY AND COMMERCE, AND MIN-

1STER PLENIPOTENTIARY TO FRANCE,

WITH

THE ANSWERS OF JOHN JAY,

SECRETARY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

CONTINUED FROM VOLUME I.

VOL. II.-1