To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, February 16th, 1781,
Mr Adams has not obtained a loan in Holland.—Resolutions of Congress relative to the Russian declaration.
To the President of Congress. Paris, March 24th, 1781,
Dr Franklin advises the communication of his commission to the Count de Vergennes, and to the Russian Court.—Objections to the latter part of his advice.—No provision is made for any secretary or clerk to assist him.
To the President of Congress. Paris, March 28th, 1781,
Dr Franklin coincides in his objections to communicating his mission to Russia.—Desires to be kept informed of the state of affairs in America.
To the Count de Vergennes. Paris, March 31st, 1781,
Communicating the objects of his mission to St Petersburg.—Intends to appear only as a private citizen.
To the President of Congress. Paris, March 31st, 1781,
Manner of communicating his mission to the Count de Vergennes.