William Carmichael to C. W. F. Dumas. Paris, April 28th, 1777,
Dangers of the temporizing policy of the European powers toward America.—Mr Carmichael is offered a pension on condition of bringing the Colonies to terms.—The acknowledgment of the independence of America by the European States is all that is necessary to her success.
The Committee of Foreign Affairs to C. W. F. Dumas. Philadelphia, May 8th, 1777,
Desiring him to communicate information to the Commissioners at Paris.
William Carmichael to C. W. F. Dumas. Paris, May 9th, 1777,
English papers intercepted.—False rumors propagated by the English Ministry.—Arrogant policy of that Court.
B. Franklin to C. W. F. Dumas. Passy, near Paris, May 12th, 1777,
Communicates advices from America.
To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Amsterdam, May 16th, 1777,
The author of 'Advice to Hessians,' threatened with arrest.