Requesting convoy for ships from Nantes.—Propriety of strengthening the French naval force in America.
M. Dumas to the Commissioners. Hague, November 13th, 1778,
Project to grant a convoy for naval stores.—King of France declares his expectations.
M. de Sartine to the Commissioners. Versailles, November 14th, 1778,
American prisoners in France.
M. Dumas to the Commissioners. Hague, November 20th, 1778,
Triumph of the English party in the Assembly of the Province.—Amsterdam protests.
To Count de Vergennes. Passy, January 1st, 1779,
Threats of the British Commissioners to change the conduct of the war in America.—Former severities.—Object of this change.—Congress declare that they will retaliate.—Propriety of interference by France.—Advantage of a strong French fleet in the American seas.—Coalition of parties in England against the Americans.