Method of obtaining supplies.
To the President of Congress. Boston, February 4th, 1781,
Delay of his departure.
To the President of Congress. Boston, February 7th, 1781,
Preparations for sailing completed.
To the President of Congress. L'Orient, March 11th, 1781,
Remains at L'Orient in expectation of an interview with the Marquis de Castries.—Naval preparations at Brest.
To the President of Congress. Passy, March 20th, 1781,
Conversation with the Marquis de Castries.—Answer of the Count de Vergennes to the application of Congress for aid, granting six millions.—Urges the necessity of further aid.—Naval forces of the belligerents at sea.