To M. de la Luzerne, Minister of France. Philadelphia, June 8th, 1781, 373 Requesting him to order five hundred thousand livres to be deposited with Le Couteulx & Co. Circular respecting the National Bank. Philadelphia, June 11th, 1781, 374 To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, June 21st, 1781, 376 Desires to be intrusted with the disposition of bills deposited by Congress with the Pennsylvania bank. To B. Franklin. Philadelphia, July 13th, 1781, 377 Efforts to restore the credit of the United States.--Necessity of foreign aid.--Applications are directed to be made to Spain.--Desires a loan of fifteen millions from France to pay off the Loan Office Certificates. To B. Franklin. Philadelphia, July 14th, 1781, 383 Requests him to converse with the Paris bankers on the plan of the National Bank.--The bank will deal profitably in bills of exchange.--Intended increase of the capital. To the Governor of Havana. Philadelphia, July 17th, 1781, 384 State of the finances.--Plan of the National Bank.--Solicits deposits from Spain.--Sends bills for this purpose.--Sends a frigate to receive the sum drawn for in specie. To Robert Smith. Philadelphia, July 17th, 1781, 390 Directing him to use his efforts in favor of the bank.--Sends a cargo of flour to be returned in specie.--Bill of exchange on Messrs Le Couteulx & Co. to be presented to the Governor of Havana. To B. Franklin. Philadelphia, July 19th, 1781, 395 Supplies obtained by Colonel Laurens.--The proposed new loan may be retained in France. To B. Franklin. Philadelphia, July 21st, 1781, 396 Banking operations in regard to the Pennsylvania emission of bills of credit.--Has been unable to fulfil Dr Franklin's contract relative to supplies. Circular to the Governors of the States. Philadelphia, July 25th, 1781, 400 The accounts of the United States with the States will be liquidated as soon as possible.--Desires to be informed of the revenue and financial operations of the State. B. Franklin to Robert Morris. Passy, July 26th, 1781, 405 Expressing his satisfaction with Mr Morris's appointment.--Difficulties in the situation of a public officer. B. Franklin to Robert Morris. Passy, July 26th, 1781, 406 Disposition of the moneys raised in France. To the Governors of several States. Philadelphia, July 27th, 1781, 408