. Philadelphia, September 18th,
1781, 4

Desires the appointment of a committee, to whom he may
communicate his despatches.

Communications of the French Minister to Congress. In
Congress, September 21st, 1781, 4

Proposed mediation of the Imperial Courts.--The French
Court requires the establishing of some preliminaries,
as to the admission of an American Minister to the
proposed Congress, and the character in which England
will treat the United States.--The British Court
requires the submission of its revolted subjects in
America.--Necessity of vigorous operations in
America.--Mr Dana's mission to St Petersburg.--The
accession of Maryland to the confederacy should be
followed by vigorous measures.--Mr Adams in
Holland.--Aids to America.--No further pecuniary
assistance can be furnished by the French Court.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, September 24th,
1781, 17

Transmitting the memorial of a Spanish subject.

Memorial of Don Francisco Rendon to the Minister of France, 17

Requesting the release of certain prisoners taken at
Pensacola by the Spanish forces, and afterwards captured
by an American vessel.

Congress to the Minister of France. Philadelphia, September
25th, 1781, 19

Relative to the preceding memorial.

From Congress to the King of France, 20

Returning thanks for aid.

The King of France to Congress, 21

Birth of the Dauphin.

Robert R. Livingston to M. de la Luzerne. Philadelphia,
October 24th, 1781, 21

Announces his appointment to the Department of Foreign
Affairs.

To Robert R. Livingston, Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
Philadelphia, October 25th, 1781, 22

Expressing his pleasure at Mr Livingston's appointment.

Robert R. Livingston to M. de la Luzerne. Office of Foreign
Affairs, November 2d, 1781, 23

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