Mr Adams has not obtained a loan in
Holland.--Resolutions of Congress relative to the
Russian declaration.

To the President of Congress. Paris, March 24th, 1781, 254

Dr Franklin advises the communication of his commission
to the Count de Vergennes, and to the Russian
Court.--Objections to the latter part of his advice.--No
provision is made for any secretary or clerk to assist
him.

To the President of Congress. Paris, March 28th, 1781, 258

Dr Franklin coincides in his objections to communicating
his mission to Russia.--Desires to be kept informed of
the state of affairs in America.

To the Count de Vergennes. Paris, March 31st, 1781, 259

Communicating the objects of his mission to St
Petersburg.--Intends to appear only as a private
citizen.

To the President of Congress. Paris, March 31st, 1781, 261

Manner of communicating his mission to the Count de
Vergennes.

Count de Vergennes to Francis Dana. Versailles, April 1st,
1781, 263

Requests an interview with him relative to his mission.

To the Count de Vergennes. Paris, April 2d, 1781, 263

Mr Dana will wait on the Count before setting out for
Russia.

To the President of Congress. Paris, April 2d, 1781, 264

Delayed by the proposed interview with the Count de
Vergennes.--Impolicy of making the communication.--Is
determined to proceed to Holland and consult with Mr
Adams at all events.

To the President of Congress. Paris, April 4th, 1781, 265

Conference with the Count de Vergennes on the subject of
his mission to Russia.--The Count advises him to
communicate his intention to the Russian Minister at the
Hague.

To B. Franklin. Paris, April 6th, 1781, 268

Requests Dr Franklin's opinion, in writing, of the
sentiments of the Count de Vergennes, and of his own
opinion on the mission.--Intends to consult Mr Adams on
the subject.

B. Franklin to Francis Dana. Passy, April 7th, 1781, 270

Thinks the Count de Vergennes made no objection to his
going.--Dr Franklin thinks it expedient for him to