The French Minister informs Congress, that great exertions are making in Europe by England, to persuade the other powers that America may be detached from France; that her negotiations may result in an armed mediation, to which it would be necessary to submit; that in this case, it would be probably necessary to leave Great Britain whatever territories in America were actually in her hand; he, therefore, urges the necessity of pushing the approaching campaign with vigor.
Answer of Congress to the Communications of the French Minister. In Congress, January 31st, 1780,
Forces and plans of Congress for the approaching campaign.—The general disposition in the United States is to adhere to the alliance.
Communications of the French Minister to a Committee of Congress at a second Conference. In Congress, February 2d, 1780,
Communicating the views of the Spanish Court on the Western boundary, the exclusive navigation of the Mississippi, the possession of the Floridas, and the lands on the left bank of the Mississippi.
George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Head Quarters, Morristown, February 4th, 1780,
The small number of British prisoners will, probably, prevent any important concessions for the sake of effecting an exchange.
George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Head Quarters, Morristown, February 15th, 1780,
Declines granting a detachment requested of him, on account of the feebleness of his forces.—A covering party, if necessary, may be furnished by the militia.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, March 8th, 1780,