Offer of the mediation of the two Imperial Courts, made to the Dutch Ambassador at Petersburg.
To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, August 18th, 1781,
Admiral Parker's account of his action with Admiral Zoutman.
To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, August 22d, 1781,
Favorable influence of Amsterdam in animating the Dutch.
To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, August 22d, 1781,
Gradual progress of events in Holland.—The declaration of the Stadtholder, that the vessels which did not join the squadron of the Texel were detained by the winds, and not by counter orders.—The Prince's letter of thanks to the crews of Admiral Zoutman's vessels.
To B. Franklin. Amsterdam, Aug. 25th, 1781,
Acknowledges the receipt of his new commission.—Proceedings under his former commission.—Speculations on the policy of the Courts at the proposed Congress.
James Lovell to John Adams. Philadelphia, September 1st, 1781,