Enclosing instructions from Congress.
To B. Franklin. Amsterdam, Oct. 4th, 1781,
His correspondence has been interrupted by sickness.—Expresses his satisfaction with the new commission.—Recommends the official communication of it to Count de Vergennes, and some intimation of it in the French journals.
To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, October 15th, 1781,
Loss of his despatches.—Difficulty of safe transmission.—Recent interruption by sickness.
To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, October 15th, 1781,
The English will not treat with America at present.—Has been unsuccessful in his attempts to obtain a loan.—It is held out to the public as full.—Uncertainty and delays of Dutch politics.—Views of the English party in Holland.—Obstacles to their success.—Thinks his remaining longer in Europe unnecessary.
To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, October 15, 1781,
Excitement in Holland.—Placard of the States of Utrecht, offering reward for the discovery of the author of a seditious pamphlet "To the People of the Low Countries."
To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, October 18th, 1781,