His appointment as Commissioner not sought by him.--Opinion of Colonel Laurens's abilities.--Difficulties at Philadelphia. To the President of Congress. Braintree, November 4th, 1779, 337 Accepting the commission of Minister for negotiating peace and commerce with Great Britain. Instructions for a treaty of peace with Great Britain, 339 Instructions for a treaty of commerce with Great Britain, 342 To the President of Congress. Braintree, November 7th, 1779, 344 Transmits a copy of the letter book of the Commissioners at the Court of Versailles. To B. Franklin. Ferrol, December 8th, 1779, 345 Informs him of his arrival at Ferrol, being obliged to put in there, in consequence of a leak. To the President of Congress. Ferrol, December 11th, 1779, 346 Arrival at Ferrol.--Attentions of the Spanish and French officers. To the President of Congress. Corunna, December 16th, 1779, 348 Disposition of Spain.--Report of the intended mediation of Russia on the basis of independence. To the Governor of Corunna. Corunna, December 18th, 1779, 351 Names of the persons for whom Mr Adams wishes for passports to Bayonne. M. de Sartine to John Adams. Versailles, December 31st, 1779, 352 To the President of Congress. Bilboa, January 16th, 1780, 352 Sketch of the northwestern provinces of Spain. To the Count de Vergennes. Paris, Feb. 12th, 1780, 360 Informs him of his mission.--Intends to take no measures without consulting the French Ministers.--Requests advice as to the course to be pursued in making known his mission. To M. de Sartine. Paris, February 13th, 1780, 363 Thanks for his being permitted a passage in the Sensible. Count de Vergennes to John Adams. Versailles, February 15th, 1780, 363 Advises him to conceal the object of his commission for a time. To the President of Congress. Paris, February 15th, 1780, 364 Arrives in Paris.--Has a conference with the French Ministers.--Supplies to be sent from France.--Preparations of England. To the President of Congress. Paris, February 17th, 1780, 366 Supplied with money by M. Lagoanere at Corunna.