Count de Vergennes to Francis Dana. Versailles, April 1st, 1781,
Requests an interview with him relative to his mission.
To the Count de Vergennes. Paris, April 2d, 1781,
Mr Dana will wait on the Count before setting out for Russia.
To the President of Congress. Paris, April 2d, 1781,
Delayed by the proposed interview with the Count de Vergennes.—Impolicy of making the communication.—Is determined to proceed to Holland and consult with Mr Adams at all events.
To the President of Congress. Paris, April 4th, 1781,
Conference with the Count de Vergennes on the subject of his mission to Russia.—The Count advises him to communicate his intention to the Russian Minister at the Hague.
To B. Franklin. Paris, April 6th, 1781,
Requests Dr Franklin's opinion, in writing, of the sentiments of the Count de Vergennes, and of his own opinion on the mission.—Intends to consult Mr Adams on the subject.