--Wishes to know if there
would be any personal risk in visiting Holland.

Arthur Lee to C. W. F. Dumas. London, August 13th, 1776, 278

The Colonial expenses of Great Britain were undertaken
for her own benefit.--Scotch hostile to America.

Silas Deane to C. W. F. Dumas. Paris, August 18th, 1776, 280

Intends visiting Holland in a private character.--The
American Colonies do not desire aid nor alliances, but
only free commerce.

William Lee to C. W. F. Dumas. London, September 10th, 1776, 282

The declaration of Independence changes the character of
the contest between Great Britain and America.--England
uses every means to prevent the interference of France.

Silas Deane to C. W. F. Dumas. Paris, September 11th, 1776, 283

If free commerce were allowed America, the Colonies
would need no assistance.--The English Ambassador is
acquainted with Mr Deane's official character.

Arthur Lee to C. W. F. Dumas. London, September 23d, 1776, 285

Sentiments of the English nation.--Character of the
English Ministry.

To the Committee of Secret Correspondence. September 30th,
1776, 288

Communicates his letters from America in a certain
quarter.--Reasons for signing an assumed name.

B. Franklin to C. W. F. Dumas. Philadelphia, October 1st,
1776, 290

Acknowledging the receipt of letters.

Silas Deane to C. W. F. Dumas. Paris, October 3d, 1776, 291

Obtains an opportunity of sounding the sentiments of the
Prussian Cabinet.

Silas Deane to C. W. F. Dumas. Paris, October 6th, 1776, 291

Disposition of the American people in regard to an
accommodation.--American commerce.

Silas Deane to C. W. F. Dumas. Paris, October 9th, 1776, 294

Introducing Mr Carmichael.

Silas Deane to C. W. F. Dumas. Paris, October 13th, 1776, 295

Treatment of an American citizen in Holland.

William Carmichael to C. W. F. Dumas. Amsterdam, October
22d, 1776, 296

Informing him of his intended visit.

Committee of Secret Correspondence to C. W. F. Dumas.
Philadelphia,