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Kevin pulled the skull piece on his head once again and with shaking fingers applied his grease paint. It was a poor job but Kevin hoped it would look good enough. Still fastening the red wig, he ran out into the arena and was stopped short by the thunderous roar that went up from the crowd. Kevin lifted a boy from the stands and sat down on the floor of the arena, the boy on his lap. The age old game began. Kevin's hands covered his face. The boy pulled away one finger after another until Kevin's painted smile beamed out at him. They laughed together.
Kevin placed the boy back in the stands and skipped about the arena.
Maybe he'll put up a candy floss stand and sell popcorn instead of all those pills, Kevin thought as he smiled at the happy crowd.
Kevin slipped, fell, and the crowd howled its delight when he found the imaginary straw.
As he staggered exhausted from the arena, his heart singing, Mr. Caldwell was still excitedly talking to his assistant, who was vigorously nodding his head in agreement.
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Different offers of mediation by Russia.--Effect of the American revolution on the policy of the European powers.--Jealousy of American commerce in Russia.
Robert R. Livingston to Francis Dana, Philadelphia, March 2d, 1782, 325
The cause of the United States may be served by representations of their actual condition.--Military operations in America.--Financial concerns.--Ordinance relating to captures.--Requests frequent communications.
To Robert R. Livingston, Secretary of Foreign Affairs. St Petersburg, March 5th, 1782, 330
Congratulations on his appointment.--The capture of Lord Cornwallis has satisfied Europe, that England cannot succeed in recovering the United States.--The Empress's offer of mediation will prevent her from favoring the United States.--Another campaign must be expected.--State of the neutral confederation.
To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, March 30th, 1782, 336
The depressed condition of England may lead her to accept the mediation, to which the French and Spanish Courts will accede, on condition of the presence of the Ministers of the United States.--Schemes of Austria and Russia for extending their commerce on the Black Sea.--These plans may injure the American cause by directing the attention of Russia to a different quarter.--Account of Russian commerce.
To John Adams. St Petersburg, April 23d, 1782, 341
Congratulates him on his success in Holland.--Favorable opportunity for the maritime powers to secure the commerce with America.--Delays on their part may produce a separate pacification between Britain and the United States.
Robert R. Livingston to Francis Dana. Philadelphia, May 10th, 1782, 345
Reasons which should prevent him from assuming a public character.--Absurdity of supposing, that France would go to war for the independence of America, and then oppose the recognition of it.--Congress still adhere to their instructions on this point.--Desires him to write frequently.--State of the military in America.--Sir Guy Carleton succeeds General Clinton.--Attempts of England to gain over America to a reconciliation entirely without success.
Robert R. Livingston to Francis Dana. Philadelphia, May 22d, 1782, 350
The change of administration in England has produced no change of feeling in America.--Congress refuses a passport to General Carleton's Secretary.
Robert R. Livingston to Francis Dana. Philadelphia, May 29th, 1782, 352
Transmitting letters of earlier date.--Ten thousand British prisoners in America, which the English refuse to ransom.--The Germans will be sold for three years.
To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, June 28th, 1782, 352
The Marquis de Verac advises against disclosing his character, notwithstanding the chances in the British Ministry.--Reflections drawn up by Mr Dana without signature, and communicated indirectly to the Russian Cabinet, showing that the commerce of Russia will not suffer by the independence of America.--Difficulties of transmission prevent frequent communications.
To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, August 30th, 1782, 362
The only safe channel of communication with him is through Holland.--The Russian Court is fully convinced that the independence of the United States is permanently established.
To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, September 5th, 1782, 364
The Empress is prevented, by her desire of acting as mediator, from taking any decisive measures in favor of the United States.--The belligerent powers were never intended to be parties to the marine convention.--Custom at Russian court for a power entering into a treaty with Russia to pay six thousand rubles to each of the four Ministers.--Portugal accedes to the armed neutrality.--Rank of diplomatic agents.
Robert R. Livingston to Francis Dana. Philadelphia, September 18th, 1782, 369
Complains of want of information as to his proceedings.--Military operations in America.--Changes of measures in consequence of the changes of administrations in England.
To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, September 23d, 1782, 371
Russia will not make any advances towards America.--The Russian Cabinet.
To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, September 29th, 1782, 373
Russian commerce.--Apprehensions in Russia, that the United States may interfere with that country, particularly in the articles of hemp and iron.--Considerations showing the groundlessness of these fears.
To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, October 14th, 1782, 379
Projects of Russia on Turkey.--Anglican character of the Russian Cabinet.
To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, November 1st, 1782, 382
Project for supplying Russia with West India goods by American vessels.
Robert R. Livingston to Francis Dana. Philadelphia, November 7th, 1782, 384
Encloses resolutions of Congress, directing the foreign Ministers of the United States to transmit frequent communications.--Also resolutions, declaring the intention of Congress not to conclude a peace without their allies.--State of affairs in the United States.--Mr Boudinot elected President of Congress.--Provisions for the payment of the salaries of the Ministers.
To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, November 18th, 1782, 387
The British Commissioner having received powers to treat with those of the United States, Mr Dana proposes to make known his public character.--The Marquis de Verac opposes this intention.--Advantages of the measure.--Sums to be paid to the Russian Ministers in case of a treaty.
Robert R. Livingston to Francis Dana. Philadelphia, December 17th, 1782, 391
Military operations of the preceding campaign.--General Carleton's attempts at negotiation.--Spirit of the people.--Flourishing State of commerce.--State of the circulating medium.--Success of the bank.--Condition of the finances.--Formation of the State governments.--General tranquillity.--Insurrection in Massachusetts represented as the revolt of New England.--Character of Congress.--Transmits the constitutions.
To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, December 21st, 1782, 398
Opportunities on which the communications of his powers seemed proper.--Circumstances which render it expedient.
To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, December 27th, 1782, 402
Intends to return to America as soon as a commercial treaty with Russia shall be completed.--Reasons for this measure.
To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, December 30th, 1782, 404
Advantages of postponing the conclusion of a commercial treaty with Russia.
To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, January 3d, 1783, 406
Treaty between Denmark and Russia on the principles of the Marine Convention.--The Marine Convention itself is limited to the duration of the present war.
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