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قراءة كتاب The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 10
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The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 10
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Letter of credence for Count d'Estaing.
Count d'Estaing to the President of Congress. At Sea, July 8th, 1778,
Communicating his credentials and his readiness to co-operate with General Washington.—M. Gerard.
Resolves of Congress respecting the Count d'Estaing's Letter, and the reception of M. Gerard. In Congress, July 11th, 1778,
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, July 14th, 1778,
Offering the protection of Count d'Estaing's squadron to the armed vessels of the United States.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, July 14th, 1778,
Requesting Congress to make provision for the English prisoners on board the French squadron.
Ceremonial of admitting the French Minister to Congress. In Congress, July 20th, 1778,
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, November 9th, 1778,
Requesting Congress to take measures for the sailing of vessels with supplies for the French forces.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, November 20th, 1778,
Informing Congress, that it is not usual to publish treaties until the ratifications have been exchanged.
Notes of M. Gerard to Congress. Philadelphia, December 2d, 1778,
Method of rendering acts in America valid in France.—Plan for discharging the debt due to Hortalez & Co. by furnishing the French forces in America with provisions at the expense of the United States.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, December 6th, 1778,
Intends to encourage the capture of ships loaded with ship-timber by privateers.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, December 7th, 1778,
Requesting to be informed if the United States have reserved the liberty of treating separately with England.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, December 14th, 1778,
On the purchase of flour and rice for the French fleet.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, January 4th, 1779,
The articles furnished by Beaumarchais were sold to him by the government, who is, therefore, a creditor of the United States.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, January 5th, 1779,
Complaining of certain assertions in the newspapers, which imply that France had assisted America previous to the alliance.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, January 10th, 1779,
Urging an answer of Congress to the representations of the preceding letter.—Answer of Congress disproving the passages referred to.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, January 14th, 1779,
Acknowledging the answer of Congress abovementioned.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, January 15th, 1779,
Relative to the sentiments of Congress concerning certain French officers.
Messrs Duportail, La Radiere, and Laumoy to M. Gerard. Philadelphia, January 15th, 1779,
Consenting to remain in the service of the United States.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, February 3d, 1779,
Supply of provisions for the French fleet in the Gulf of Mexico.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, February 8th, 1779,
Requesting to be admitted to an audience by Congress.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, February 9th, 1779,
The King of France grants a new supply of seven hundred and fifty thousand livres.—The articles furnished by Beaumarchais were not a present from France.—The French Court cannot answer for the house of Hortalez & Co.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, February 9th, 1779,
The King of Spain has determined to adopt decisive measures.—Advises the nomination of agents to conduct the negotiations for peace.—Conference of M. Gerard with Congress.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, March 14th, 1779,
Relative to means of regulating the rate of exchange.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, March 16th, 1779,
Requesting facilities for transporting French prisoners.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, March 17th, 1779,
Urging the measures for conducting the negotiations for peace.—The delay of this measure creates suspicions of divisions in Congress.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, March 31st, 1779,
Intention of returning to France.—Urges the sending out of Ministers with full powers to treat.
To the President of Congress. Mount Pleasant, April 6th, 1779,
Communicating extracts of letters from Martinique.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, April 24th, 1779,
Respecting the capture of two Spanish vessels by American privateers, and their condemnation.—Memorial of Don Juan de Miralles to M. Gerard on this subject.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, May 3d, 1779,
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.