To the President of Congress. Brussels, February 10th, 1781, 356 Britain determines not to send more troops to America.--Secret proposals of the Ministry to France and Spain. To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Brussels, April 12th, 1781, 357 Mr Lee’s accounts. James Lovell to William Lee. Philadelphia, September 20th, 1781, 358 Enclosing the decision of Congress in regard to the settlement of his accounts. To the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Brussels, March 31st, 1782, 359 Change in the British Ministry.--General disposition to peace in England.--Opposition of the King.--Propriety of sending a Minister to the Austrian Netherlands. RALPH IZARD’S CORRESPONDENCE. Instructions to Ralph Izard. Philadelphia, July 1st, 1777, 367 To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, October 6th, 1777, 369 Interest of the Italian powers to diminish the power of England. To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, December 18th, 1777, 370 Friendly disposition of the Tuscan Minister in France; advises a delay of Mr Izard’s visit to Italy.--Effect of the surrender of General Burgoyne. Arthur Lee to Ralph Izard. January 28th, 1778, 372 Requesting his opinion on the twelfth article of the treaty. To Benjamin Franklin. Paris, January 28th, 1778, 372 Objections to the twelfth article.--Complains of Dr Franklin’s reserve. Benjamin Franklin to Ralph Izard. Passy, January 29th, 1778, 375 Circumstances prevent his explaining the motives of his conduct.--Advice to Mr Izard. To Benjamin Franklin. Paris, January 30th, 1778, 376 Recriminations.--Twelfth article. The Committee of Foreign Affairs to Ralph Izard. York, February 5th, 1778, 378 Depreciation of the currency.--Importance of a loan. To Henry Laurens, President of Congress. Paris, February 16th, 1778, 379 Proceedings relative to the twelfth article.--Complains of the reserve of Dr Franklin and Mr Deane.--Preparations for war in France and England.--Want of funds. Benjamin Franklin to Ralph Izard. Passy, March 27th, 1778, 385 To Benjamin Franklin. Paris, March 29th, 1778, 385 Reminds him of his promise of an explanation of his conduct. Benjamin Franklin to Ralph Izard. Passy, March 30th, 1778, 386 Reasons of his delay in giving his explanations. To Benjamin Franklin. Paris, March 31st, 1778, 387 Requests a speedy explanation.