Hollande, 1799-1803 727 
605 (1799-1800. Oct. -Mar.) 
[1799, Oct. 23], 1 Brum. VIII. Florent-Guyot to 
Talleyrand, proposes to study Murray, his character, 
principles, views, etc. (f. 111). 
[Nov. 6], 15 Brum. VIII. Talleyrand to Florent- 
Guyot, accepts his offer to study Murray; desirability of 
knowing him thoroughly; importance to France of coming 
negotiation with U.S. (f. 198). 
[1800, Jan. 26], 6 Pluv. VIII. Semonville to Talley- 
rand, interview with Murray; latter' s joy at new French 
regulations respecting neutrals; his enthusiasm for 
Napoleon; confidence in Talleyrand, and esteem for other 
French public figures (f . 382) . 
604 (1800. Apr. -Dec.) 
[Oct. 7], 15 Vend. IX. Talleyrand to Semon- 
ville, respecting convention concluded with American 
ministers; terms of treaty; has been concluded solely to 
reattach U.S. to interests of France and her allies: bound 
to arouse jealousy and animosity of England (f. 361). 
[Nov. 10], 19 Brum. IX. Semonville to Talley- 
rand, Murray does not complain because of publication of 
treaty with U.S.; Murray pleased at nomination of Pichon 
to post in Washington, but thinks he should not arrive in 
America before ratification of treaty (f . 406) . 
605 (1801) 
The only documents concerning America to be found in 
this volume are a few referring to an expedition from 
Guadaloupe directed against Curaqao (ff. 95, 99, 105, 145, 
146) . 
606 (1802) 
[Oct. 2], 10 Vend. XI. Decres to Talleyrand, 
respecting method of transporting 3000 men, part of French 
force in Batavia, to America (f . 187) . 
Nov. 14. Schimmelpenninck to Talleyrand, death 
of Dumas, former agent of U.S. Congress at The Hague; 
intimate with Franklin; prepared idea of Franco-American 
alliance; other services Dumas rendered (f. 263). 
[For mentions of Dutch West Indies, see ff . 64, 162, 
265, 266.] 
607 (1803) 
Subjects Treated 
French troops from Batavian Republic destined for La. 
(ff. 22, 23, 36-40, 43, 45, 46, 49, 56, 61). 
Restitution of Curasao (f. 151). 
Expedition of General Victor, damages to vessels, 
armament, etc. (ff. 162, 169, 183 ) . 
