Requesting a letter of recommendation for M. Gerard, who wishes to settle in America. To Richard Peters. Passy, September 12th, 1777, 15 Recommending M. Gerard. Remarks on a Loan for the United States, 15 America a safer debtor than Britain, from her general industry, frugality, prudence, ability, and virtue. To David Hartley, member of Parliament. Passy, October 14th, 1777, 23 The conduct of Great Britain has rendered submission impossible.--Cruel treatment of the American prisoners in England.--Propositions for their relief. To James Lovell. Paris, December 21st, 1777, 27 Mr Deane's recommendations of officers.--Numerous and vexatious applications, with high recommendations. To James Hutton. Passy, February 1st, 1778, 29 Means of reconciling America. To David Hartley. Passy, February 12th, 1778, 31 Alienation of America from Great Britain.--Kindness and cordiality of France.--Change of Ministry necessary for conciliation.--Subscriptions in England for the relief of American prisoners.--Mr Hutton. To David Hartley. Passy, February 26th, 1778, 34 Lord North's conciliatory bills.--Advice to the English whigs. To James Hutton. Passy, March 24th, 1778, 37 The Commissioners are ready to treat. Note from William Pultney to B. Franklin. March 29th, 1778, 37 Desires an interview with Dr Franklin. To William Pultney. Passy, March 30th, 1778, 38 America cannot treat on any terms short of independence-- will not treat at all in case of a war against France. To Dr Bancroft. Passy, April 16th, 1778, 40 British Commissioners cannot succeed in America on their terms. David Hartley to B. Franklin. Paris, April 23d, 1778, 40 Advises him to take care of his own safety. To Count de Vergennes. Passy, April 24th, 1778, 41 Giving an account of his conversations with Mr Hartley; of the visit of Mr Chapman, an agent of Lord Shelburne.--The Quebec fleet. Count de Vergennes to B. Franklin. Versailles, April 25th, 1778, 44 Policy of the English to excite divisions and distrust. James Lovell to B. Franklin. Yorktown, June 20th, 1778, 45 Answer to a letter from Brussels. Passy, July 1st, 1778, 45