Letter of credence for M. Gerard, in the character of Minister of France to the United States. Appointment of Consul-General of France in the United States, 236 The King of France to Congress, 238 Letter of credence for Count d'Estaing. Count d'Estaing to the President of Congress. At Sea, July 8th, 1778, 239 Communicating his credentials and his readiness to co-operate with General Washington.--M. Gerard. Resolves of Congress respecting the Count d'Estaing's Letter, and the reception of M. Gerard. In Congress, July 11th, 1778, 241 To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, July 14th, 1778, 243 Offering the protection of Count d'Estaing's squadron to the armed vessels of the United States. To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, July 14th, 1778, 244 Requesting Congress to make provision for the English prisoners on board the French squadron. Ceremonial of admitting the French Minister to Congress. In Congress, July 20th, 1778, 245 To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, November 9th, 1778, 251 Requesting Congress to take measures for the sailing of vessels with supplies for the French forces. To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, November 20th, 1778, 253 Informing Congress, that it is not usual to publish treaties until the ratifications have been exchanged. Notes of M. Gerard to Congress. Philadelphia, December 2d, 1778, 253 Method of rendering acts in America valid in France.--Plan for discharging the debt due to Hortalez & Co. by furnishing the French forces in America with provisions at the expense of the United States. To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, December 6th, 1778, 254 Intends to encourage the capture of ships loaded with ship-timber by privateers. To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, December 7th, 1778, 255 Requesting to be informed if the United States have reserved the liberty of treating separately with England. To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, December 14th, 1778, 257 On the purchase of flour and rice for the French fleet.