George Washington to Robert Morris. Head Quarters, Dobbs's Ferry, August 2d, 1781,
Plan of striking a blow in Virginia.—Wishes information as to the probability of obtaining vessels and provisions in the Chesapeake.
To M. de la Luzerne. Philadelphia, Aug. 2d, 1781,
Fluctuations in the exchange between the United States and France.—Efforts to raise and settle the value of the bills.—The bills issued by the French have disturbed his operations.—Offers to negotiate their bills, or supply the French forces.
To M. de la Luzerne. Philadelphia, Aug. 4th, 1781,
Rate of exchange.—Sum necessary to supply the French army.
To the Governor of Massachusetts. Office of Finance, August 4th, 1781,
Desiring him to equip the America, and to fit the Deane and Alliance for sea.
To the Governors of Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey. Philadelphia, August 4th, 1781,
Requesting them to comply with the demands of Mr Gouverneur Morris during his absence.