Preparations for another campaign by the European belligerents.--Necessity of similar preparations on the part of America.--Desires to concert a plan of common operations. Report of a Committee on the Communications of the French Minister. In Congress, January 28th, 1780, 395 The French Minister informs Congress, that great exertions are making in Europe by England, to persuade the other powers that America may be detached from France; that her negotiations may result in an armed mediation, to which it would be necessary to submit; that in this case, it would be probably necessary to leave Great Britain whatever territories in America were actually in her hand; he, therefore, urges the necessity of pushing the approaching campaign with vigor. Answer of Congress to the Communications of the French Minister. In Congress, January 31st, 1780, 399 Forces and plans of Congress for the approaching campaign.--The general disposition in the United States is to adhere to the alliance. Communications of the French Minister to a Committee of Congress at a second Conference. In Congress, February 2d, 1780, 402 Communicating the views of the Spanish Court on the Western boundary, the exclusive navigation of the Mississippi, the possession of the Floridas, and the lands on the left bank of the Mississippi. George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Head Quarters, Morristown, February 4th, 1780, 404 The small number of British prisoners will, probably, prevent any important concessions for the sake of effecting an exchange. George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Head Quarters, Morristown, February 15th, 1780, 406 Declines granting a detachment requested of him, on account of the feebleness of his forces.--A covering party, if necessary, may be furnished by the militia. To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, March 8th, 1780, 408 M. Gerard obtains facilities for fitting out the Confederation in Martinique, but has no materials for masts. The King of France to Congress, 409 Communicating an additional grant of aid. George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Morristown, May 5th, 1780, 410 Expressing his esteem for M. de la Luzerne, and his satisfaction with his approbation of the state of the army. George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Morristown, May 11th, 1780, 411