To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, May The expected reinforcements of the French forces have not been despatched.-Pecuniary grant of the To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, May Offered mediation of Austria and Russia between The French Ministry considers the mission of Mr Returning thanks for supplies.-Their opinion as to the mediation will be communicated through their Regrets the delay of the reinforcements from France.-Promises to propose his plan of opera- George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Head Quarters, New Windsor, June 13th, 1781, Desires that a body of land forces may accompany the Count de Grasse's squadron. Report of a Conference with the French Minister. Communications of the Minister relative to losses of French subjects in America.-Proceedings of the armed neutrality.-Violation of its principles by American privateers.-Mr Cumberland's negotia- tions in Spain. -Supplies.- Mediation of the Im- perial powers.-Situation of affairs in Europe obliges France to maintain a considerable force.- State of affairs in Holland.-Amount of the pecu- M. de Marbois to the President of Congress. Phil- - - M. de Marbois to the Secretary of Congress. Phil- On the appointment of Mr Mc Kean to the Presi- To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, July Desires to communicate despatches from his Court Causes of the delay of the intended reinforcement of To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, July Communication of a draft of a convention relative to the establishment of Consuls by France and To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, Au- - - Desires the recognition of the French Consul for To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, Sep- - Desires the passing of acts authorising the French Page. Although the services of GENERAL LAFAYETTE to the United States were rendered chiefly in the military line, yet he contributed very essentially by his efforts, and the weight of his personal character, to promote the interests of our foreign relations. When he left the United States at the close of the year 1781, Congress instructed the American Ministers abroad to consult him on the public affairs of the United States. His correspondence with Congress, now to be published, will show how effectually he executed his trust in this respect, and how deeply and constantly he watched over the interests of his adopted country, long after his return to Europe. These letters are a testimony not more of his patriotism, love of liberty, the warmth of his affections, and the fulness of his gratitude, than of his close observation, correct opinions, and enlarged views on political affairs. |