Reasons for detaining the money, intended to have been shipped at Amsterdam.
Forwarding duplicates of certain resolutions of Congress.
Entertains little hope of aid from Holland.—Coldness of that country.
Communicating intelligence from America.—Apologises for expressions in his former letter, and requests that it may not be shown.
Interview with the Count de Vergennes on communicating his instructions relative to the negotiations, and the letter of Congress to the King.—Accepts the appointment of negotiator.—Desires that a Consul-General may be appointed for France.
Relative to certain expenses of the American Ministers.
Mr Livingston is appointed Secretary of Foreign Affairs.—Military operations.—Preparations for another campaign.
Announcing the capitulation of Yorktown.—Expresses a wish that Dr Franklin will accept his new appointment as negotiator.
State of American prisoners in England.—Difficulties in effecting exchanges.—England refuses the mediation of the Powers; will treat with the United States only as subjects.—Proceedings of Colonel Laurens in Holland.—Confusion in shipping the supplies.
Recommending certain French officers in the American service.