still unable to fight, 304;
tries to frighten Clinton into remaining in New York, 305;
succeeds with aid of Rochambeau, 306;
explains his plan to French and to Congress, 306;
learns of De Grasse's approach, prepares to move South, 306;
writes to De Grasse to meet him in Chesapeake, 308;
fears a premature peace, 308;
pecuniary difficulties, 309;
absolute need of command of sea, 310;
persuades De Barras to join De Grasse, 311;