Urging Congress to adopt measures for taking part in the negotiations for peace.
To the President of Congress. May 4th, 1779,
Communicating a note of the King of France.
From the King of France to Congress,
Informing them of the birth of a Princess.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, May 6th, 1779,
Urging measures for entering into the negotiations.—The British government intend to push the war with vigor.—Further grant of supplies.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, May 9th, 1779,
Count d'Estaing will appear on the American coasts in compliance with the wishes of Congress.—Desires that supplies may be in readiness on the arrival of the fleet.