Arthur Lee to C. W. F. Dumas. London, July 6th, 1776,
Introducing Mr Ellis.—State of affairs in America.
Silas Deane to C. W. F. Dumas. Paris, July 26th, 1776,
Desires to correspond with him.—Wishes to know if there would be any personal risk in visiting Holland.
Arthur Lee to C. W. F. Dumas. London, August 13th, 1776,
The Colonial expenses of Great Britain were undertaken for her own benefit.—Scotch hostile to America.
Silas Deane to C. W. F. Dumas. Paris, August 18th, 1776,
Intends visiting Holland in a private character.—The American Colonies do not desire aid nor alliances, but only free commerce.
William Lee to C. W. F. Dumas. London, September 10th, 1776,
The declaration of Independence changes the character of the contest between Great Britain and America.—England uses every means to prevent the interference of France.