Gradual progress of events in Holland.--The declaration of the Stadtholder, that the vessels which did not join the squadron of the Texel were detained by the winds, and not by counter orders.--The Prince's letter of thanks to the crews of Admiral Zoutman's vessels. To B. Franklin. Amsterdam, Aug. 25th, 1781, 156 Acknowledges the receipt of his new commission.--Proceedings under his former commission.--Speculations on the policy of the Courts at the proposed Congress. James Lovell to John Adams. Philadelphia, September 1st, 1781, 159 Enclosing instructions from Congress. To B. Franklin. Amsterdam, Oct. 4th, 1781, 160 His correspondence has been interrupted by sickness.--Expresses his satisfaction with the new commission.--Recommends the official communication of it to Count de Vergennes, and some intimation of it in the French journals. To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, October 15th, 1781, 161 Loss of his despatches.--Difficulty of safe transmission.--Recent interruption by sickness. To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, October 15th, 1781, 163 The English will not treat with America at present.--Has been unsuccessful in his attempts to obtain a loan.--It is held out to the public as full.--Uncertainty and delays of Dutch politics.--Views of the English party in Holland.--Obstacles to their success.--Thinks his remaining longer in Europe unnecessary. To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, October 15, 1781, 169 Excitement in Holland.--Placard of the States of Utrecht, offering reward for the discovery of the author of a seditious pamphlet "To the People of the Low Countries." To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, October 18th, 1781, 172 Various petitions from the commercial interest in Holland to the States-General; from certain fisheries; from the merchants of Amsterdam, praying indemnification for the loss occasioned by the delay of the convoy; from the merchants of Amsterdam and Rotterdam, trading to the Levant; from the proprietors of plantations in Surinam and Curaçao; from the East India Company, praying assistance. Robert R. Livingston to John Adams. Philadelphia, October 23d, 1781, 178 Informing Mr Adams of his appointment as Secretary of Foreign Affairs.--Requests information.--Surrender of Lord Cornwallis.