Urging the increase of the intended remittance of specie.
To the President of Congress. Paris, May 15th, 1781,
Failure of the plan of obtaining remittances from Vera Cruz.—Refusal of Holland to countenance the proposed loan in that country.—Promises of additional succors from France.
Count de Vergennes to John Laurens. Versailles, May 16th, 1781,
Disposition of the six millions granted by France.—Additional grant of four millions.—The proposed loan of ten millions shall be advanced by France.—Military and naval operations.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, September 2d, 1781,
General account of his proceedings on his late mission to France, as contained in the preceding letters.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, September 6th, 1781,
Confinement of Henry Laurens in the Tower.