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BAYARD AND GALLATIN TO ADAMS, CLAY, AND RUSSELL. - Albert Gallatin, The Writings of Albert Gallatin, vol. 1 [1879]

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The Writings of Albert Gallatin, ed. Henry Adams (Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1879). 3 vols.

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BAYARD AND GALLATIN TO ADAMS, CLAY, AND RUSSELL.

London, 17th May, 1814.

We have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of Messrs. Clay and Russell’s joint letter of 20th April, and of Mr. Clay’s of the 2d of May, written in answer to that of Mr. Bayard of the 20th April. In conformity with the view of the subject taken by Mr. Clay, we simply communicated to this government our joint appointment and your arrival at Gottenburg, leaving to them to make any proposal they might think proper for a change in the place of negotiation. Copies of our note, of Lord Bathurst’s answer, and of our reply are enclosed. You will perceive that, thinking Ghent free from objection, and not less convenient than a place in Holland, we have acceded to Lord Bathurst’s proposal. Some advantage may be derived from having evinced a conciliatory disposition on that subject, and we felt no hesitation in preferring any place in the Netherlands to Gottenburg. A prompt communication between the British commissioners and their government may have the effect to facilitate and shorten the negotiations.

In regard to Sweden, we beg leave to observe that, however favorable her general disposition may be, she cannot at this moment interpose any good offices on our behalf, being no longer wanted by the allies, whilst she needs the active assistance of this country in order to obtain the possession of Norway. We will thank you to favor us with an early answer, directed under cover of Mr. Beasley, and to inform us of the time at which you expect to reach Ghent, which may probably enable us to hasten the departure of the British commissioners and prevent any delay in the opening of the negotiations. In case we should have left London before the arrival of your letter, Mr. Beasley will transmit it to us on the Continent.