Reports of reconciliation spread by English agents.--There will be no accommodation without an acknowledgment of independence.--The balance of power in Europe is a mere chimera.--One power must finally preponderate.--Growing importance of Russia. William Carmichael to C. W. F. Dumas. Paris, June 13th, 1777, 323 American privateering.--Preparations for the war in England.--Had the English operations been successful in America, the same tone would have been assumed towards France as Holland. To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. June 14th, 1777, 326 Disposition of the Dutch towards America.--Success is necessary to gain Holland.--The Dutch houses refuse to take up the English loan.--Ignorance of American affairs in Europe. To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. August 22d, 1777, 327 Subject to persecutions on account of his agency in the American service.--Dutch vessels captured by the English. To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. The Hague, October 14th, 1777, 329 Meeting and proceedings of the States-General. To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. December 16th, 1777, 330 Impression produced by the news of Burgoyne's capture.--Proceedings of the States-General. To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. The Hague, April 14th, 1778, 332 Effect of the declaration of France in Holland.--The Republic will maintain her neutrality. To M. Van Berckel, Pensionary of Amsterdam. July 27th, 1778, 333 Communicating the treaty between France and the United States. M. Van Berckel to C. W. F. Dumas. Amsterdam, July 31st, 1778, 334 Disposition of the Regency of Amsterdam to enter into amicable and commercial relations with the United States. To M. Van Berckel. The Hague, August 17th, 1778, 335 Rejection of the propositions of the British Commissioners by the United States.--Extract of a letter from W. Lee, complaining of the indecision of Holland. To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. The Hague, December 3d, 1778, 337 Amsterdam protests against the resolution of the States, refusing a convoy to ships carrying naval stores to France. Memorial, presented by his Excellency, the Duc de la Vauguyon, Ambassador of France, to the States-General of the United Provinces. The Hague, December 7th, 1778, 338