The proceedings of Congress relative to the Conciliatory Bills, ratification of the treaty, answer to the Commissioners, &c. produce a favorable effect in Europe.--Expresses his abhorrence of the idea of infidelity to France.--Dangers to the Protestant religion from the French alliance imaginary.--Probable effects of the separation of America on the power of Great Britain. To Richard Henry Lee. Passy, Aug. 5th, 1778, 262 Necessity of taxation to support the national credit.-- Dissensions among the American agents. To Henry Laurens, President of Congress. Passy, August 27th, 1778, 266 To the President of Congress. Passy, September 7th, 1778, 266 Great preparations of Spain; their object is unknown. To the President of Congress. Passy, September 11th, 1778, 267 To M. Ray de Chaumont. Passy, Sept. 15th, 1778, 268 Requesting him to fix the rent of his house, occupied by Mr Adams and Dr Franklin. M. Ray de Chaumont to John Adams. Passy, September 18th, 1778, 269 Declines receiving any compensation for his house. To the President of Congress. Passy, September 20th, 1778, 270 The American refugees in England encourage the notion, that another campaign will compel the colonies to return to submission.--The marine and finances of England are in a miserable condition. To Ralph Izard. Passy, September 25th, 1778, 271 Agriculture the most essential interest of America, even in Massachusetts.--Evils of the fisheries; they promote luxury, and injure morals; are useful as a source of naval power. To Ralph Izard. Passy, October 2d, 1778, 274 Relative to the insertion of the words 'indefinite and exclusive' in the tenth article of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce. To the President of Congress. Passy, October 2d, 1778, 277 Committee of Foreign Affairs to John Adams. Philadelphia, October 28th, 1778, 277 Requests him to keep the Commissioners at the other Courts informed of all events in America. To the President of Congress. Passy, December 3d, 1778, 278 The opinion that the English intend to withdraw from the United States, unfounded.--The British power there must be destroyed. To Elbridge Gerry. Passy, December 5th, 1778, 279