an Berckel, Pensionary of Amsterdam. July 27th, 1778, 333

Communicating the treaty between France and the United
States.

M. Van Berckel to C. W. F. Dumas. Amsterdam, July 31st,
1778, 334

Disposition of the Regency of Amsterdam to enter into
amicable and commercial relations with the United
States.

To M. Van Berckel. The Hague, August 17th, 1778, 335

Rejection of the propositions of the British
Commissioners by the United States.--Extract of a letter
from W. Lee, complaining of the indecision of Holland.

To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. The Hague, December 3d,
1778, 337

Amsterdam protests against the resolution of the States,
refusing a convoy to ships carrying naval stores to
France.

Memorial, presented by his Excellency, the Duc de la
Vauguyon, Ambassador of France, to the States-General of the
United Provinces. The Hague, December 7th, 1778, 338

Necessity that Holland should protect her commerce, if
she desires to enjoy the privileges of neutrality.

To the Commissioners at Paris. The Hague, December 18th,
1778, 340

The Admiralty gives an evasive answer to the Memorial of
the French Ambassador.--This answer adopted by the
States.--Amsterdam protests.--The English Court declares
its intention of seizing Dutch ships carrying munitions
of war to France.

To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. The Hague, December
25th, 1778, 342

Resolution of the States and protest of
Amsterdam.--Desires letters of credence.--Inadequacy of
his compensation.

To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. The Hague, January 1st,
1779, 345

Containing a note of the Duc de la Vauguyon, explanatory
of his Memorial; the answer of the States of Holland to
the same, and the protest of Amsterdam against the
answer.--The answer adopted by the
States-General.--English influence at the Dutch
Court.--The French Ambassador has a declaration of his
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