The late successes in America have produced a great impression in Europe. Prospect of a triple alliance.—General Greene's successes in the South have delivered Georgia and South Carolina.
To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, December 4th, 1781,
Effect of the late successes in America.—General desire in Holland for the triple alliance.—Remits money to Mr Laurens in the Tower.—Has received intimations that the English are secretly supplied with masts from the United States.—The Continental goods, left in Holland by Commodore Gillon detained for freight and damages.
The Duc de la Vauguyon to John Adams. The Hague, December 7th, 1781,
Waits for orders in regard to the proposed negotiations in Holland.
To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, December 13th, 1781,
Answer of Lord Stormont to M. Simolin, accepting the mediation of Russia, in negotiating a peace between England and Holland.
To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, December 14th, 1781,
The proposition of the Quarter of Oostergo to the States of Friesland, urging the acknowledgment of the independence of the United States.
To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, December 18th, 1781,