The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 10 — John Shaqi
The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 10
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The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 10
United States -- Foreign relations -- 1775-1783; United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources
Expresses his pleasure at the arrival of M. de Lafayette.
George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Head
Quarters, Morristown, May 14th, 1780, 412
French fleet in the West Indies.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, May
16th, 1780, 412
His Majesty intends to send out a reinforcement.--Desires
the concurrence of Congress in combining a plan of
operations.--Requests information as to the forces,
resources, and posts of the enemy.--Additional supplies
obtained by Dr Franklin.--Favorable situation of affairs.
To George Washington. Philadelphia, May 21st,
1780, 415
Operations of the approaching campaign.
Report of a Committee of Congress on a Conference
with the French Minister. In Congress,
May 24th, 1780, 416
Plan for raising supplies.--Propose the establishment of
posts from Boston to Charleston to facilitate
communication.--Recommend the preparation of a
reinforcement to the French fleet, and the adoption of
measures to prevent desertions from the same.
George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Morristown,
June 5th, 1780, 419
The French troops will be cordially received.--Desires to
maintain a correspondence with him.
Report of a Committee of Congress respecting
Communications from the French Minister. In
Congress, June 5th, 1780, 420
Raising of supplies for the French troops.--Mode of paying
them.
Report of a Committee of Congress respecting a
Conference with the French Minister. In Congress,
June 7th, 1780, 423
Raising of supplies for the French forces.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, June
18th, 1780, 425
Urging the completion of the American army.--Forces
necessary for an effective co-operation.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, June
28th, 1780, 427
Desiring permission for the supplying of the Spanish
forces with provisions.
Congress to the Minister of France. In Congress,
July 7th, 1780, 428
Supplies for the Spanish forces.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, July
22d, 1780, 429
Arrival of part of the French forces destined to act in
America.--The other part separated for security.
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