The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 10

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This force they conceive will make so powerful a diversion in favor of
his Catholic Majesty's army, as to afford probable hopes of their
being crowned with success. You will perceive, Sir, that any other
co-operation with the troops of Spain is impossible, while Savannah
opposes a barrier to a junction of our force. This, from its present
strength, it will not be easy for us to remove, till a more decided
superiority in this quarter enables us to transfer a greater
proportion of our army thither. Unless, in the meantime, the Governor
of Havana shall think proper to furnish such aid, as when joined with
the forces of the United States in that quarter, will be sufficient to
effect the purposes before mentioned. But as Congress were desirous of
extending their views still further, and conceiving the conquest of
East Florida to be an object of great importance, as well to his
Catholic Majesty, as to these States, they have therefore directed me
to inform you, and through you Don Juan de Miralles, by whom the
intentions of his Catholic Majesty are communicated, that they have
given full power to their General commanding in the Southern
department to correspond and concert with the Governor of Havana, or
any other person or persons, authorised by his Catholic Majesty for
that purpose, such plan as can be agreed upon between them for
carrying our views into execution.

I am, Sir, directed further to inform you, that though Congress cannot
promise any considerable quantity of provisions until the army of the
United States are supplied, yet as soon as that can be done, every
means will be used to furnish provisions for his Catholic Majesty's
Islands and fleet. But in the meantime they conceive, that a large
supply of rice may be afforded by the State of South Carolina, while
Congress will readily aid the agents of Spain in procuring the same.

I have the honor to be, &c.

                                       SAMUEL HUNTINGTON, _President_.

FOOTNOTE:

[31] See above pp. 373, 375.

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                    M. HOLKER TO M. DE LA LUZERNE.

                             Translation.

                                     Philadelphia, January 10th, 1780.

  Sir,

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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

This force they conceive will make so powerful a diversion in favor of
his Catholic Majesty's army, as to afford probable hopes of their
being crowned with success. You will perceive, Sir, that any other
co-operation with the troops of Spain is impossible, while Savannah
opposes a barrier to a junction of our force. This, from its present
strength, it will not be easy for us to remove, till a more decided
superiority in this quarter enables us to transfer a greater
proportion of our army thither. Unless, in the meantime, the Governor
of Havana shall think proper to furnish such aid, as when joined with
the forces of the United States in that quarter, will be sufficient to
effect the purposes before mentioned. But as Congress were desirous of
extending their views still further, and conceiving the conquest of
East Florida to be an object of great importance, as well to his
Catholic Majesty, as to these States, they have therefore directed me
to inform you, and through you Don Juan de Miralles, by whom the
intentions of his Catholic Majesty are communicated, that they have
given full power to their General commanding in the Southern
department to correspond and concert with the Governor of Havana, or
any other person or persons, authorised by his Catholic Majesty for
that purpose, such plan as can be agreed upon between them for
carrying our views into execution.

I am, Sir, directed further to inform you, that though Congress cannot
promise any considerable quantity of provisions until the army of the
United States are supplied, yet as soon as that can be done, every
means will be used to furnish provisions for his Catholic Majesty's
Islands and fleet. But in the meantime they conceive, that a large
supply of rice may be afforded by the State of South Carolina, while
Congress will readily aid the agents of Spain in procuring the same.

I have the honor to be, &c.

                                       SAMUEL HUNTINGTON, _President_.

FOOTNOTE:

[31] See above pp. 373, 375.

                  *       *       *       *       *

                    M. HOLKER TO M. DE LA LUZERNE.

                             Translation.

                                     Philadelphia, January 10th, 1780.

  Sir,

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The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 10

The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 10

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