P. S. I have this instant received a letter from Commodore Gillon, dated at Corunna, the 28th of September, and one from Colonel Searle of the 26th of September. I herewith enclose copies of them. Their contents are interesting. J. J.
FOOTNOTES:
[30] See these letters at large in the Secret Journal of Congress, Vol. II. pp. 323, 326. The latter was drawn up by Mr Madison.
[31] Secret Journal of Congress, Vol. II. p. 393.
[32] Secret Journal of Congress, Vol. II. p. 404.
[33] See this letter above, p. [449].
TO THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS.
Madrid, October 18th, 1781.
Sir,
Major Franks delivered me the despatches committed to his care on the 30th of August. He set out for France the 5th instant. My letters by him to your Excellency will account for his remaining here so long. I also beg leave to refer to them for other more interesting particulars.