Effect of the late successes in America.--General desire in Holland for the triple alliance.--Remits money to Mr Laurens in the Tower.--Has received intimations that the English are secretly supplied with masts from the United States.--The Continental goods, left in Holland by Commodore Gillon detained for freight and damages. The Duc de la Vauguyon to John Adams. The Hague, December 7th, 1781, 205 Waits for orders in regard to the proposed negotiations in Holland. To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, December 13th, 1781, 206 Answer of Lord Stormont to M. Simolin, accepting the mediation of Russia, in negotiating a peace between England and Holland. To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, December 14th, 1781, 209 The proposition of the Quarter of Oostergo to the States of Friesland, urging the acknowledgment of the independence of the United States. To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, December 18th, 1781, 212 Interview with the Duc de la Vauguyon, who recommends a visit to the Hague, and afterward to the Regencies of the several cities. To the Duc de la Vauguyon. The Hague, December 19th, 1781, 214 Requests to know if the Spanish Ambassador has instructions to enter into a treaty with Holland.--Is in favor of communicating the project of a triple or quadruple alliance to some confidential members of the States.--The mediation of Russia is only a pretence of England, to prevent Holland from joining the other belligerents. The Duc de la Vauguyon to John Adams. The Hague, December 20th, 1781, 216 Desires to see Mr Adams. To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, December 25th, 1781, 216 Ulterior declaration of Prussia concerning the navigation of Prussian subjects. To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, December 25th, 1781, 220 Lord Stormont's answer to the Swedish Envoy, declining the mediation of Sweden, and accepting that of Russia. Robert R. Livingston to John Adams. Philadelphia, December 26th, 1781, 223 Military operations in the United States.--Encloses resolutions of Congress, relating to captures and recaptures, and prohibiting all commerce in British manufactures.--Requests information from Mr Adams.