Urging measures for entering into the negotiations.—The British government intend to push the war with vigor.—Further grant of supplies.

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.

On the proposed co-operation of Count d'Estaing.

Communicating the succeeding Memorial on the Spanish vessels brought into port by American privateers.—Reply of Congress, promising reparation in case of injustice.

Objects of the alliance between France and the United States.—Consequent measures of the French government.—Extent of the engagements of France.—Necessity of speedy measures on the part of Congress for participating in the negotiations for peace.

Expressing his satisfaction with the arrangements of Congress for levying supplies by a tax.

Acknowledges the reception of resolutions of Congress, expressing their determination to retaliate for cruelties committed by the English on French subjects in America, in the same manner as if committed on citizens of the States.

Importance of a speedy decision of Congress in regard to the negotiations for peace, for securing the favor of Spain, and for facilitating the co-operation of the French forces in America.

Proposing the adoption of measures for maintaining the immunity of the French flag in the United States.

Relative to the loading and destination of a French supply ship.—Frauds committed in exporting provisions for the French fleet.

Requesting that protection may be given to the provisions purchased for the French forces.—Desires to know if a sufficient supply can be obtained in the States.

Containing seven articles read by the Minister, with his verbal explanations on each article, relating to the claims of Beaumarchais, the disavowal by Congress of any disposition to conclude a separate peace, the appointment of a Minister Plenipotentiary to France, the want of preparation for the approaching campaign on the part of the States, the desire of the English Court to be reconciled with France without an express acknowledgment of American independence, &c.

Returning thanks for the permission to expedite the supply ship, and requesting an examination into the pretended frauds, practised with regard to the ships employed in carrying provisions to the French fleet.

Requesting that the provisions destined for the French fleet may remain in the public magazines.

Demanding satisfaction for the attacks made on M. Holker, French Consul, and requesting the adoption of measures for protecting the officers of France from future insults.

Enclosing certain papers relative to M. Holker, viz.;

Transmitting papers relative to the affair of the flour at Wilmington.

Transmitting papers relative to M. Holker.

Resolves, assuring the protection of the United States to the officers of his Most Christian Majesty, approving the conduct of M. Holker, &c.

Expressing regret that any disagreeable discussions should have taken place, and informing him that the flour is now at the disposition of M. Holker.

Acknowledging the reception of certain resolutions of Congress.

Expressing his satisfaction with the resolutions of Congress on the affair of M. Holker, and requesting that no prosecutions may be commenced against the offenders.