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The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 10

The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 10

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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,

M. Gerard obtains facilities for fitting out the Confederation in Martinique, but has no materials for masts.

The King of France to Congress,

Communicating an additional grant of aid.

George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Morristown, May 5th, 1780,

Expressing his esteem for M. de la Luzerne, and his satisfaction with his approbation of the state of the army.

George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Morristown, May 11th, 1780,

Expresses his pleasure at the arrival of M. de Lafayette.

George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Head Quarters, Morristown, May 14th, 1780,

French fleet in the West Indies.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, May 16th, 1780,

His Majesty intends to send out a reinforcement.—Desires the concurrence of Congress in combining a plan of operations.—Requests information as to the forces, resources, and posts of the enemy.—Additional supplies obtained by Dr Franklin.—Favorable situation of affairs.

To George Washington. Philadelphia, May 21st, 1780,

Operations of the approaching campaign.

Report of a Committee of Congress on a Conference with the French Minister. In Congress, May 24th, 1780,

Plan for raising supplies.—Propose the establishment of posts from Boston to Charleston to facilitate communication.—Recommend the preparation of a reinforcement to the French fleet, and the adoption of measures to prevent desertions from the same.

George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Morristown, June 5th, 1780,

The French troops will be cordially received.—Desires to maintain a correspondence with him.

Report of a Committee of Congress respecting Communications from the French Minister. In Congress, June 5th, 1780,

Raising of supplies for the French troops.—Mode of paying them.

Report of a Committee of Congress respecting a Conference with the French Minister. In Congress, June 7th, 1780,

Raising of supplies for the French forces.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, June 18th, 1780,

Urging the completion of the American army.—Forces necessary for an effective co-operation.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, June 28th, 1780,

Desiring permission for the supplying of the Spanish forces with provisions.

Congress to the Minister of France. In Congress, July 7th, 1780,

Supplies for the Spanish forces.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, July 22d, 1780,

Arrival of part of the French forces destined to act in America.—The other part separated for security.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, July 25th, 1780,

Requesting that the American vessels of war may join the French squadron.

Joseph Reed to M. de la Luzerne. In Council, Philadelphia, July 25th, 1780,

The Hessian deserters are at liberty to enter the French service, if desired.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, July 26th, 1780,

Desiring arrangements to be made for the subsistence of the Hessian recruits.

George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Head Quarters, July 27th, 1780,

Plan of a junction of the French fleets.—Rumored project of an attack on the French forces by General Clinton.

To George Washington. Philadelphia, July 30th, 1780,

Relative to certain proposed naval operations.

George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Peekskill, August 4th, 1780,

Project of junction of the two divisions of the French forces.

George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Peekskill, August 6th, 1780,

Relative to the employment of American frigates to aid in the junction of the French forces.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, August 15th, 1780,

Readiness of the French government to co-operate with the American forces against the common enemy.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, August 15th, 1780,

Case of a citizen of Bermuda.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, September 1st, 1780,

Improbable that certain bills of exchange drawn on Dr Franklin will be accepted.

George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Head Quarters, Bergen County, September 12th, 1780,

Projected naval operations.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, September 15th, 1780,

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