mmissioners at Paris.

William Carmichael to C. W. F. Dumas. Paris, May 9th, 1777, 315

English papers intercepted.--False rumors propagated by
the English Ministry.--Arrogant policy of that Court.

B. Franklin to C. W. F. Dumas. Passy, near Paris, May 12th,
1777, 317

Communicates advices from America.

To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Amsterdam, May 16th,
1777, 318

The author of 'Advice to Hessians,' threatened with
arrest.

Silas Deane to C. W. F. Dumas. Paris, June 7th, 1777, 319

Reports of reconciliation spread by English
agents.--There will be no accommodation without an
acknowledgment of independence.--The balance of power in
Europe is a mere chimera.--One power must finally
preponderate.--Growing importance of Russia.

William Carmichael to C. W. F. Dumas. Paris, June 13th,
1777, 323

American privateering.--Preparations for the war in
England.--Had the English operations been successful in
America, the same tone would have been assumed towards
France as Holland.

To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. June 14th, 1777, 326

Disposition of the Dutch towards America.--Success is
necessary to gain Holland.--The Dutch houses refuse to
take up the English loan.--Ignorance of American affairs
in Europe.

To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. August 22d, 1777, 327

Subject to persecutions on account of his agency in the
American service.--Dutch vessels captured by the
English.

To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. The Hague, October
14th, 1777, 329

Meeting and proceedings of the States-General.

To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. December 16th, 1777, 330

Impression produced by the news of Burgoyne's
capture.--Proceedings of the States-General.

To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. The Hague, April 14th,
1778, 332

Effect of the declaration of France in Holland.--The
Republic will maintain her neutrality.

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