Silas Deane to C. W. F. Dumas. Paris, June 7th, 1777,
Reports of reconciliation spread by English agents.—There will be no accommodation without an acknowledgment of independence.—The balance of power in Europe is a mere chimera.—One power must finally preponderate.—Growing importance of Russia.
William Carmichael to C. W. F. Dumas. Paris, June 13th, 1777,
American privateering.—Preparations for the war in England.—Had the English operations been successful in America, the same tone would have been assumed towards France as Holland.
To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. June 14th, 1777,
Disposition of the Dutch towards America.—Success is necessary to gain Holland.—The Dutch houses refuse to take up the English loan.—Ignorance of American affairs in Europe.
To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. August 22d, 1777,
Subject to persecutions on account of his agency in the American service.—Dutch vessels captured by the English.
To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. The Hague, October 14th, 1777,
Meeting and proceedings of the States-General.