To the Marquis de Lafayette. Paris, February 18th, 1780, 368 Requesting information concerning the reports circulated by the British, of their preparations for the ensuing campaign. To M. Genet, First Secretary for the department of Foreign Affairs. Paris, February 18th, 1780, 370 Same subject as the preceding. M. de Lafayette to John Adams. Paris, February 19th, 1780, 371 The accounts of the British abovementioned are without foundation. To the President of Congress. Paris, February 19th, 1780, 373 False reports circulated by the British as to their means for the next campaign.--Naval preparations of France.--The importance of the colonies in maintaining the naval supremacy of Great Britain, will render her averse to a peace. To the Count de Vergennes. Paris, Feb. 19th, 1780, 376 His instructions contain nothing inconsistent with the treaty between France and the United States. M. Genet to John Adams. Versailles, February 20th, 1780, 377 Falsehood of the British reports mentioned pp. 368, 370. To the President of Congress. Paris, February 20th, 1780, 378 Exaggeration of the English successes in South America and the United States.--Account of his proceedings in France.--Application of England to Russia rejected. To John Jay, Minister Plenipotentiary at Madrid. Paris, February 22d, 1780, 380 Congratulates him on his arrival.--Communication with America more easy from Spain than from France. To the President of Congress. Paris, February 23d, 1780, 382 Transmitting French journals; gives their character. To Samuel Adams. Paris, February 23d, 1780, 383 Committees of Correspondence established in England.--Naval preparations of France.--Supplies for the American army from that power. To General James Warren. Paris, Feb. 23d, 1780, 385 French naval force at sea, and preparing at Brest.--British resources. Count de Vergennes to John Adams. Versailles, February 24th, 1780, 386 Expresses himself satisfied with Mr Adams's powers and instructions.--Advises secrecy in regard to his powers for negotiating a treaty of commerce.--His mission to negotiate a peace will be publicly announced. To the Count de Vergennes. Paris, February 25th, 1780, 388