be retained in France.

To B. Franklin. Philadelphia, July 21st, 1781, 396

Banking operations in regard to the Pennsylvania
emission of bills of credit.--Has been unable to fulfil
Dr Franklin's contract relative to supplies.

Circular to the Governors of the States. Philadelphia, July
25th, 1781, 400

The accounts of the United States with the States will
be liquidated as soon as possible.--Desires to be
informed of the revenue and financial operations of the
State.

B. Franklin to Robert Morris. Passy, July 26th, 1781, 405

Expressing his satisfaction with Mr Morris's
appointment.--Difficulties in the situation of a public
officer.

B. Franklin to Robert Morris. Passy, July 26th, 1781, 406

Disposition of the moneys raised in France.

To the Governors of several States. Philadelphia, July 27th,
1781, 408

Importance of a compliance with the recommendation of
Congress for laying an impost on imports.--Answer to the
objection, that commerce will not bear the duty.--Error
of the notion that the duty should be carried to the
account of the State where levied.--The debt cannot be
apportioned to the States.--Hopes of the enemy from
disunion.

To John Jay. Philadelphia, July 29th, 1781, 414

Enclosing the above letters to the Governor of Havana
and Mr Smith.

To the President of the Council of Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia, July 30th, 1781, 415

Financial operation's of Pennsylvania.--Accounts with
the United States.--Mr Searle's mission to Holland.

George Washington to Robert Morris. Head Quarters, Dobbs's
Ferry, August 2d, 1781, 417

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, 419

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