Requests Dr Franklin's opinion, in writing, of the sentiments of the Count de Vergennes, and of his own opinion on the mission.--Intends to consult Mr Adams on the subject. B. Franklin to Francis Dana. Passy, April 7th, 1781, 270 Thinks the Count de Vergennes made no objection to his going.--Dr Franklin thinks it expedient for him to go. To John Adams. Leyden, April 18th, 1781, 272 Requesting his opinion as to the character under which he should go to Russia, and as to the propriety of communicating with the Prince Gallitzin on the subject. John Adams to Francis Dana. Leyden, April 18th, 1781, 273 Advises him to proceed to Russia, without assuming any distinction of character, and without communicating his intention to the Prince Gallitzin or the Russian Court.--The resolutions of Congress on neutral rights ought to be communicated.--The United States should be represented in all countries of Europe. To Edmund Jennings. Amsterdam, April 26th, 1781, 277 Requesting him to join him on his mission. Edmund Jennings to Francis Dana. Brussels, May 3d, 1781, 278 Accepts of the invitation to join him. To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, May 13th, 1781, 278 Corrects some mistakes in Dr Franklin's account of the conference with the Count de Vergennes.--Objections to consulting the Russian Ambassador at the Hague.--Mr Jennings. To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, May 20th, 1781, 281 Transmitting certain papers. To the President of Congress. Berlin, July 28th, 1781, 282 Delay on account of Mr Jennings, who finally declines accompanying him on his route.--Policy of the European powers.--Minutes of the Memorial of the French Ambassador to Count Ostermann, relative to the violations of neutrality by the English.--It is important to discover the real sentiments of Russia toward America.--Expects no support from the French Minister at St Petersburg, it being the interest of France not to render America less dependent by gaining new friends. To the Marquis de Verac, French Minister at St Petersburg. St Petersburg, Aug. 30th, 1781, 289 Apprising the Minister of his arrival. The Marquis de Verac to Francis Dana. Thursday, August 30th, 1781, 290 Expresses his satisfaction on Mr Dana's arrival. To the Marquis de Verac, Ambassador from France. St Petersburg, September 1st, 1781, 290