Dangerous situation of Virginia and Maryland.--Proposes an expedition into the Chesapeake for their relief. To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, May 9th, 1781, 465 Abuse of intercepted ships' papers by the English.--Proposes the adoption of measures of prevention. To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, May 22d, 1781, 466 Transmitting the King's letter. The King of France to Congress, 466 Granting further assistance. George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Weathersfield, May 23d, 1781, 467 Intended attack on New York.--Urges the presence of the French West India fleet in the American seas. To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, May 25th, 1781, 469 The expected reinforcements of the French forces have not been despatched.--Pecuniary grant of the French government. To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, May 26th, 1781, 472 Offered mediation of Austria and Russia between the belligerents.--France declines accepting the offer without the consent of the United States.--Urges the appointment of Plenipotentiaries to take part in the proposed negotiations. Report of a Conference with the French Minister. In Congress, May 28th, 1781, 475 The French Ministry considers the mission of Mr Dana to St Petersburg premature.--Desires that Mr Adams may be restricted by instructions.--English agent at Madrid.--Spain and France decline the mediation, but will accept it finally.--Desires to know the sentiments of America.--Advises moderation in the demands of the United States. Congress to the King of France, 483 Returning thanks for supplies.--Their opinion as to the mediation will be communicated through their Minister. To George Washington. Philadelphia, June 1st, 1781, 484 Regrets the delay of the reinforcements from France.--Promises to propose his plan of operations to the Count de Grasse. George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Head Quarters, New Windsor, June 13th, 1781, 486 Desires that a body of land forces may accompany the Count de Grasse's squadron. Report of a Conference with the French Minister. In Congress, June 18th, 1781, 487