The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 09

United States -- Foreign relations -- 1775-1783; United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources

Necessity that Holland should protect her commerce, if
        she desires to enjoy the privileges of neutrality.

    To the Commissioners at Paris. The Hague, December 18th,
    1778,                                                          340

        The Admiralty gives an evasive answer to the Memorial of
        the French Ambassador.--This answer adopted by the
        States.--Amsterdam protests.--The English Court declares
        its intention of seizing Dutch ships carrying munitions
        of war to France.

    To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. The Hague, December
    25th, 1778,                                                    342

        Resolution of the States and protest of
        Amsterdam.--Desires letters of credence.--Inadequacy of
        his compensation.

    To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. The Hague, January 1st,
    1779,                                                          345

        Containing a note of the Duc de la Vauguyon, explanatory
        of his Memorial; the answer of the States of Holland to
        the same, and the protest of Amsterdam against the
        answer.--The answer adopted by the
        States-General.--English influence at the Dutch
        Court.--The French Ambassador has a declaration of his
        Court excluding Holland from the French order in favor
        of neutrals.

    To the Commissioners at Paris. The Hague, January 12th,
    1779,                                                          351

        Proceedings of the States of Holland.--The American
        interest gains ground.--The Duc de la Vauguyon presents
        to the States-General the order excluding Holland from
        the privileges of neutrals.--Proceedings in relation to
        the same.

    To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. The Hague, March 1st,
    1779,                                                          357

        Desires to be invested with the character of _Charge
        d'Affaires_ of the United States.--His past services.

    To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. The Hague, April 29th,
    1779,                                                          359

        Assembly of the States of Holland.--Misrepresentations
        on American affairs.

    To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. The Hague, May 15th,
    1779,                                                          360

        Naval force ordered to be equipped by the
        States-General, for purposes of convoy.

    M. Chaumont to C. W. F. Dumas. Passy, September 2d, 1779,      364

        Requesting him to render all necessary aid to the
        squadron of Commodore Jones.--Catalogue of the vessels
        composing the squadron.

    To B. Franklin. The Hague, September 14th, 1779,               365

        Proceedings in Holland and France relative to the
        granting convoys to Dutch commerce.

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The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 09

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