Interview with the Duc de la Vauguyon, who recommends a visit to the Hague, and afterward to the Regencies of the several cities.

To the Duc de la Vauguyon. The Hague, December 19th, 1781,

Requests to know if the Spanish Ambassador has instructions to enter into a treaty with Holland.—Is in favor of communicating the project of a triple or quadruple alliance to some confidential members of the States.—The mediation of Russia is only a pretence of England, to prevent Holland from joining the other belligerents.

The Duc de la Vauguyon to John Adams. The Hague, December 20th, 1781,

Desires to see Mr Adams.

To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, December 25th, 1781,

Ulterior declaration of Prussia concerning the navigation of Prussian subjects.

To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, December 25th, 1781,

Lord Stormont's answer to the Swedish Envoy, declining the mediation of Sweden, and accepting that of Russia.

Robert R. Livingston to John Adams. Philadelphia, December 26th, 1781,