The diplomatic correspondence of the United States of America : from the signing of the definitive treaty of peace, September 10, 1783 to the adoption of the constitution, March 4, 1789. Being the letters of the presidents of Congress, the secretary for foreign affairs--American ministers at foreign courts, foreign ministers near Congress--reports of the secretary for foreign affairs on various letters and communications; together with letters from individuals on public affairs / Published under the direction of the Secretary of State, from the original manuscripts in the Department of State, conformably to an Act of Congress, approved May 5, 1832.