Autriche, 1778-1779 307 
Mar. 10. Lord North's ideas give reason to 
fear a peaceful settlement with Americans unless something 
is done to prevent it (ff. 312-315). 
Mar. 10. No. 35, frequent interviews between 
Kaunitz and English ambassador; suspicion that these inter- 
views have for their object interest which Austria takes 
in advantages of English; Kaunitz and ambassador hide their 
intimacy in presence of Breteuil; emperor speaks of French 
situation with regard to England; American affairs; emperor 
much disturbed by Franco -American treaty (ff. 344-348). 
Mar. 24. No. 41, interview with emperor on 
Franco-English relations; his interest in treaty with 
America; his advice in case of war between France and 
England (ff. 393-399). 
Mar. 24. No. 42, attitude of Kaunitz toward 
announcement of Franco-American treaty; he received it 
with painful astonishment (ff . 400-403) . 
Mar. 24. Breteuil sends his compliments on 
treaty with U.S. and declaration made to England (ff . 404- 
406) . 
Apr. 17. No. 47, Austrian dislike for Franco- 
American treaty; prediction that French naval power will 
be destroyed; Kaunitz anxious to know if Spain will take 
part in treaty with Americans (ff . 454-458) . 
Apr. 29. No. 51, belief that English public 
opinion prefers peace with U.S. and recognition to Ameri- 
cans as price of joint war against France (ff. 482-483). 
To Breteuil 
Jan. 22. France is familiar enough with atti- 
tude of Austria not to confide to her true situation of 
Anglo-French affairs (f. 97). 
Mar. 10. No. 47, Breteuil ordered to notify 
Austria of conclusion of Franco-American treaty; France is 
prepared for war if England declares it (f. 327). 
Mar. 22. Letter of recommendation in favor of 
William Lee, appointed U.S. representative in Vienna (f. 325). 
Apr. 4. No. 51, reflections on Austria's un- 
favorable reception of notification of Franco-American 
treaty (ff . 428-434) . 
Apr. 26. Insolent tone of Kaunitz; Breteuil 
must watch activities of English ambassador; departure of 
d'Estaing from Toulon (ff. 477-478). 
555 (1778-1779. May 15 -Mar. 5) 
[This volume consists of papers of Barthelemy, and 
contains only copies. The originals are to be found in 
vol. 336.] 
336 (1778. May-July) 
Vergennes 
From Breteuil 
May 27. No. 59, arrival of Lee at Vienna; 
Breteuil has presented him to principal personnages (ff . 
117-119) . 
