Chapter 2

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, October 24th, 1776, 297

Dr Franklin appointed Commissioner to the French Court.--Committee of Secret Correspondence.

William Carmichael to C. W. F. Dumas. Amsterdam, October 27th, 1776, 298

Requesting certain papers.

Arthur Lee to C. W. F. Dumas. London, November 15th, 1776, 299

Disposition of the British Court.--The Rockingham party proposes to secede from Parliament.--Cause of the advantage gained by the English on Long Island.

Silas Deane to C. W. F. Dumas. Without date, 301

Difficulties of his situation.--Prospect of ultimate success.

Silas Deane to C. W. F. Dumas. Paris, December 13th, 1776, 304

Arrival of Dr Franklin in France.

William Carmichael to C. W. F. Dumas. Havre, January 21st, 1777, 304

Return from a tour in Germany.--Impolicy of the present measures of France.

Arthur Lee to C. W. F. Dumas. Paris, January 26th, 1777, 305

Want of intelligence from America.--Interest of Holland to secure the commerce with America.

B. Franklin to C. W. F. Dumas. Paris, January 29th, 1777, 307

Forwarding letters from America.

William Lee to C. W. F. Dumas. London, March 21st, 1777, 308

State of the British and American forces.

Silas Deane to C. W. F. Dumas. Paris, April 2d, 1777, 309

Enclosing a remittance.

To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. The Hague, April 12th, 1777, 310

Inadequacy of the allowance hitherto made him.

William Carmichael to C. W. F. Dumas. Paris, April 28th, 1777, 312

Dangers of the temporizing policy of the European powers toward America.--Mr Carmichael is offered a pension on condition of bringing the Colonies to terms.--The acknowledgment of the independence of America by the European States is all that is necessary to her success.

The Committee of Foreign Affairs to C. W. F. Dumas. Philadelphia, May 8th, 1777, 314

Desiring him to communicate information to the Commissioners 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.

To M. Van 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 Court excluding Holland from the French order in favor of neutrals.

To the Commissioners at Paris. The Hague, January 12th, 1779, 351

Proceedings of the States of Holland.--The American interest gains ground.--The Duc de la Vauguyon presents to the States-General the order excluding Holland from the privileges of neutrals.--Proceedings in relation to the same.

To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. The Hague, March 1st, 1779, 357

Desires to be invested with the character of _Chargé d'Affaires_ of the United States.--His past services.

To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. The Hague, April 29th, 1779, 359

Assembly of the States of Holland.--Misrepresentations on American affairs.

To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. The Hague, May 15th, 1779, 360

Naval force ordered to be equipped by the States-General, for purposes of convoy.

M. Chaumont to C. W. F. Dumas. Passy, September 2d, 1779, 364

Requesting him to render all necessary aid to the squadron of Commodore Jones.--Catalogue of the vessels composing the squadron.

To B. Franklin. The Hague, September 14th, 1779, 365

Proceedings in Holland and France relative to the granting convoys to Dutch commerce.

To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. The Hague, September 20th, 1779, 366

Intends going to Texel to meet Commodore Jones.

Agreement between John Paul Jones and Captain Pearson, 367

Relative to British prisoners in the squadron of Commodore Jones.

The College of Admiralty of Amsterdam to the States-General. Amsterdam, Oct. 8th, 1779, 369

On the request of Commodore Jones to be permitted to land his prisoners.

Placard of 1756, referred to in the above letter, 370

Containing directions for foreign vessels bringing prizes into Dutch ports.

From the College of Admiralty of Amsterdam to the States-General. Amsterdam, Oct. 12th, 1779, 373

Proposing to grant permission to land the sick and wounded from Commodore Jones's squadron.

Permission to land the sick and wounded of the English vessels taken by Paul Jones. Extract from the records of their High Mightinesses. October 15th, 1779, 375

Instructions of Holland and West Friesland to their Deputies, 376

Directing them to order the squadron of Commodore Jones to sail as soon as possible, according to the general practice of Holland in regard to belligerents bringing prizes into the Dutch ports.

The Duc de la Vauguyon to John Paul Jones. The Hague, October 29th, 1779, 378

Informing him that he will receive instructions at Dunkirk.

Sir Joseph Yorke to the States-General. The Hague, October 29th, 1779, 379

Demanding the seizure of the King's vessels in the hands of Paul Jones, a pirate and rebel.

John Paul Jones to Lieutenant Colonel Weibert, in the service of the United States, 381

Instructions for the care and safe keeping of the wounded prisoners landed on the island of Texel.

John Paul Jones to the Duc de la Vauguyon. Texel, November 4th, 1779, 382

Interview with the Commandant of the Road.--Causes of the delay of sailing.

M. Dumas to the Duc de la Vauguyon. Helder, November 9th, 1779, 384

Proceedings of Commodore Jones.

To the Duc de la Vauguyon. On board the Serapis, November 11th, 1779, 386

Visit to the Dutch Vice-Admiral in company with Commodore Jones.

The Duc de la Vauguyon to C. W. F. Dumas. The Hague, November 11th, 1779, 387

Landing of the prisoners.

The Duc de la Vauguyon to C. W. F. Dumas. The Hague, November 12th, 1779, 388

Directing Commodore Jones not to sail till he has received instructions.

To the Duc de la Vauguyon. Nov. 13th, 1779, 388

The Dutch Vice-Admiral urges the departure of Commodore Jones.

The Duc de la Vauguyon to C. W. F. Dumas. Amsterdam, November 17th, 1779, 389

The States of Holland adopt a resolution to compel Commodore Jones to set sail.

To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. The Hague, December 9th, 1779, 389

Urgency of the Dutch Vice-Admiral for the departure of Commodore Jones.--M. Dumas reads to him a declaration, promising to set sail with the first fair wind.

To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. December 10th, 1779, 391

Resolutions of the States-General relative to Sir Joseph Yorke's demand of the seizure of Commodore Jones and his prizes.

To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. The Hague, December 11th, 1779, 395

Further proceedings relative to the squadron of Commodore Jones in consequence of the transference of the Commodore to the Alliance.

John Paul Jones to the Duc de la Vauguyon. Alliance, Texel, December 13th, 1779, 396

Rejecting the offer of a letter of marque from France.--Expresses his indignation at the offer.

John Paul Jones to B. Franklin. Alliance, Texel, December 13th, 1779, 399

Remarks on his treatment by the French Court.

John Paul Jones to C. W. F. Dumas. Alliance, December 13th, 1779, 400

Enclosing the preceding letters.

Vice-Admiral Reynst to John Paul Jones. Amsterdam, December 17th, 1779, 401

Requiring to be informed of the character of the Alliance, and demanding that the French flag be hoisted on board that frigate, or that she be put to sea without delay.

John Paul Jones to Vice-Admiral P. H. Reynst. Alliance, Texel, December 17th, 1779, 401

Refuses to hoist the French flag.--Is ready to put to sea whenever the pilot will conduct his ship.

John Paul Jones to C. W. F. Dumas. Alliance, Texel, December 17th, 1779, 402

Thanking him for his advice.

M. de Livoncourt, French Navy Agent at Amsterdam, to John Paul Jones. Helder, December 17th, 1779, 402

Requesting him to hoist the French flag.--Reasons for addressing to him the commission alluded to in a preceding letter.

John Paul Jones to C. W. F. Dumas. Alliance, at Sea, December 27th, 1779, 403

Succeeds in getting to sea.

To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. The Hague, December 30th, 1779, 404

Difficulties on account of the Alliance.--Desires to be formally named agent of Congress.

B. Franklin to C. W. F. Dumas. Passy, January 27th, 1780, 405

Regrets his differences with the Ambassador.

To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. The Hague, March 15th, 1780, 406

Transmits the plan of a treaty between the United States and Holland.

To the President of Congress. The Hague, March 21st, 1780, 407

Enumeration of his services and sacrifices.--Inadequacy of his compensation.--Complains of William and Arthur Lee.

B. Franklin to C. W. F. Dumas. Passy, March 29th, 1780, 412

Acknowledging the receipt of certain papers and requesting information.

To the President of Congress. The Hague, April 13th, 1780, 413

Deliberations on the Russian Memorial to the States-General.--Resolutions in favor of unlimited convoys and declining succors to England, adopted by several Provinces.--Necessity of an American Minister in Holland.

B. Franklin to C. W. F. Dumas. Passy, April 23d, 1780, 414

Receives visits from gentlemen from Holland, who desire information relative to the rumored treaty between Amsterdam and the United States.

To the President of Congress. The Hague, May 21st, 1780, 416

Dissatisfaction of the northern powers with the conduct of England.--Address of Amsterdam to the States.--Claim of M. Van der Perre to a ship captured by Commodore Jones.

John Adams to C. W. F. Dumas. Paris, June 6th, 1780, 417

Relative to a certain letter of General Clinton, suspected of being a forgery.--Duplicity of the British agents in America.

Protest of the City of Amsterdam. Extracted from the Resolutions of the Council of that City of the 29th of June, 1780, and inserted in the Acts of the Provincial Assembly of Holland, at the Hague, July 1st, 1780, 419

Urging a connexion with the neutral powers.

James Lovell to C. W. F. Dumas. Philadelphia, July 10th, 1780, 425

Services of M. Dumas.--Introduces Mr Searle.

To the President of Congress. The Hague, July 15th, 1780, 426

Intrigues of England in Holland and Germany.--Affair of the choice of a Coadjutor of Munster and Cologne.

To the President of Congress. The Hague, July 22d, 1780, 427

Rumors unfavorable to America.--Declaration of Denmark.

William Carmichael to C. W. F. Dumas. Madrid, July 24th, 1780, 429

The Americans will not be discouraged by their reverses.--False report of Mr Jay's being sent from Spain.

To the President of Congress. The Hague, July 25th, 1780, 430

Past services.--Inadequate compensation.

John Paul Jones to C. W. F. Dumas. Ariel, Road of Croix, September 8th, 1780, 433

Reception in Paris.

To the President of Congress. The Hague, September 12th, 1780, 435

Naval operations.--Affairs of Europe.

To B. Franklin. The Hague, October 3d, 1780, 437

Proposed terms of accession to the armed neutrality by Holland.--Plan of the Empress.

Extract of Letters from London to C. W. F. Dumas. London, October 6th, 1780, 439

Treatment of Mr Laurens in the Tower.

To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, December 19th, 1780, 441

Proceedings of the Provincial States of Holland.--Accession of the Republic to the armed neutrality.

Robert Morris to C. W. F. Dumas. Philadelphia, December 24th, 1780, 445

Attacks on his character.

To the President of Congress. The Hague, February 5th, 1781, 446

Proceedings in regard to the armed neutrality.--Reported rupture between Russia and England.

To the President of Congress. The Hague, February 22d, 1781, 448

Delays in the decision of the Court on the conduct of Amsterdam.

To the President of Congress. The Hague, March 5th, 1781, 449

Disposition of the Empress to support the demands of Holland against England.--The proposed imperial mediation will be founded on an acknowledgment of the independence of the United States.

To the President of Congress. The Hague, March 22d, 1781, 450

Causes of the delays in Holland.--Proceedings of the merchants of Amsterdam and Rotterdam relative to the seizure of St Eustatia.

General J. H. Bedaulx to C. W. F. Dumas. Nimeguen, April 28th, 1781, 452

Requesting information concerning his nephew in America.

To the President of Congress. The Hague, May 1st, 1781, 453

Mr Adams visits the Grand Pensionary, preparatory to presenting himself in the character of Minister of the United States.--The Grand Pensionary, the President of the States-General, and the Prince of Orange decline receiving the Memorial of Mr Adams.--Mr Adams causes it to be printed.--The President and the Privy Counsellor of the Prince decline receiving a letter from Mr Adams, announcing the completion of the confederation.--Amsterdam demands the exclusion of the Duke of Brunswick from the public councils.--Imperial mediation.--Coolness of the Emperor toward the Duke of Brunswick.

To the President of Congress. The Hague, August 23d, 1781, 460

French loan will be agreed to by the States-General.--Correspondence between the Stadtholder and Baron Lynden relative to the Duke of Brunswick.--Anti-Anglican proceedings in Holland.--Proceedings of the States of Holland in regard to the Duke of Brunswick's letter to the States-General.--French loan.

To the President of Congress. The Hague, October 11th, 1781, 467

Letter of Baron Lynden to the Prince of Orange in regard to the Duke of Brunswick.

Robert R. Livingston to C. W. F. Dumas. Philadelphia, November 28th, 1781, 468

Desires him to transmit journals and pamphlets.--Capture of Cornwallis.--Congress cannot make any addition to his allowance.

To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, January 7th, 1782, 471

The French loan has been taken up in one day.--Diminution of English influence in Holland.

To the President of Congress. The Hague, January 15th, 1782, 473

Visit to the Secretary of the States-General and the Deputies of the Province with Mr Adams, to demand permission to present his credentials.

To the President of Congress. The Hague, January 30th, 1782, 474

Proceedings of the States-General.

To Robert R. Livingston. The Hague, March 29th, 1782, 475

Friesland and Holland adopt resolutions in favor of the reception of Mr Adams.

To Robert R. Livingston. Amsterdam, April 4th, 1782, 476

Purchases a hotel for Mr Adams.--Mr Adams will probably be received without further delay.

John Adams to C. W. F. Dumas. Amsterdam, May 2d, 1782, 477

Declines the invitation to dine at Schiedam.--M. Dumas ought to be appointed _Chargé d'Affaires_ of the United States.

Verbal message of C. W. F. Dumas to the city of Schiedam, 479

Mr Adams declines the invitation to a dinner.

To Robert R. Livingston. The Hague, May 10th, 1782, 479

Reception of Mr Adams.--Transmits Mr Adams's letter recommending him to the attention of Congress.

To Robert R. Livingston. The Hague, June 1st, 1782, 483

Attempts to effect a separate peace between Holland and England.--Insincerity of the English in their proposals of peace.

To Robert R. Livingston. The Hague, August 16th, 1782, 487

Proceedings of the States of Holland relative to the negotiations at Paris.

Robert R. Livingston to C. W. F. Dumas. Philadelphia, September 5th, 1782, 488