B. Franklin to Francis Dana. Passy, April 7th, 1781,
Thinks the Count de Vergennes made no objection to his going.—Dr Franklin thinks it expedient for him to go.
To John Adams. Leyden, April 18th, 1781,
Requesting his opinion as to the character under which he should go to Russia, and as to the propriety of communicating with the Prince Gallitzin on the subject.
John Adams to Francis Dana. Leyden, April 18th, 1781,
Advises him to proceed to Russia, without assuming any distinction of character, and without communicating his intention to the Prince Gallitzin or the Russian Court.—The resolutions of Congress on neutral rights ought to be communicated.—The United States should be represented in all countries of Europe.
To Edmund Jennings. Amsterdam, April 26th, 1781,
Requesting him to join him on his mission.
Edmund Jennings to Francis Dana. Brussels, May 3d, 1781,
Accepts of the invitation to join him.