TO JOSEPH JONES. Philadelphia, November 28,

1780

69

Suggests the liberation of slaves to make soldiers-Has enclosed

to the governor a copy of the act of Connecticut ceding her terri-

torial claims to the United States-The association of merchants

in fixing the depreciation likely to prove salutary.

To JOSEPH JONES.

1780

Philadelphia, December 5,

69

Letters received from Mr. Jay and Mr. Carmichael-their tenor,

and the advice of the Georgia delegates in consequence.

TO JOSEPH JONES. Philadelphia, December 12,

1780

72

Colonel Laurens appointed Envoy-Extraordinary to France-Mr.
Laurens in captivity-M. Sartine removed from the Navy Depart-
ment [of France] and the Marquis de Castries appointed his suc-

cessor.

TO THOMAS JEFFERSON, from Mr. MADISON, and

THEODORICK BLAND. Philadelphia, De-

cember 13, 1780

74

The complexion of the intelligence from Spain renders it necessary
that they should have explicit instructions as to their course on the
Mississippi question.

TO JOSEPH JONES. Philadelphia, December 19,

1780

76

Regrets that the Assembly had not taken up the subject of the
Western lands in time to have the result communicated to the
legislature of Maryland before their rising, and that so little pro-
gress had been made in levying soldiers.

TO EDMUND PENDLETON. Philadelphia, January

9, 1781

The mutiny in the Pennsylvania Line.

TO EDMUND PENDLETON. Philadelphia, January

16, 1781

77

79

Arnold's incursion into Virginia-Further information relative to
the mutiny Thinks the appointment of a Delegate-Extraordi-
nary to Congress unnecessary-Seven Philadelphia vessels cap-
tured.

Copy of a letter [from General WASHINGTON] to
Messrs. PENDLETON, WYTHE, and JEF-

FERSON

81

Suggests the necessity of enlarging the powers of Congress, and

states the reasons.

TO THOMAS JEFFERSON. Philadelphia, April 3,

1781

84

The stores intended for Virginia had arrived at Philadelphia, and

the Delegates had made arrangements to forward them over land-

Case of the Virginia refugees taken by Captain Tilly.

· TO THOMAS JEFFERSON. Philadelphia, April 16,

1781

86

Encloses the report of the Committee of Congress recommending

coercive measures against such States as refuse to abide by the

determination of Congress, and discusses the importance of such

a measure-The report, 88.

TO THOMAS JEFFERSON. Philadelphia, May 1,

Case of a vessel captured within North Carolina-Attempts to

obtain from Congress a decision on the cession of Virginia-A

communication from the French Minister-The Vermont Question
-Flagrant outrage by the refugees from New York.

TO THOMAS JEFFERSON. Philadelphia, May 5,

1781

Sends a copy of the [State] Constitutions printed by Congress.

TO EDMUND PENDLETON. Philadelphia, May 29,

1781

The discussion in Congress of proposed duty on trade.

TO EDMUND PENDLETON. Philadelphia, August

93

94

14, 1781

96

The controversy relative to Vermont in a train for decision.

C

TO EDMUND PENDLETON. Philadelphia, Septem-

ber 3, 1781

97

The Commander-in-Chief and Count Rochambeau on their way to

the South-Return of Col. John Laurens from his special mission

to France-Arrival of Admiral Hood with thirteen sail of the line

at New York.

TO EDMUND PENDLETON. Philadelphia, October

30, 1781

98

Congratulations on the success at York and Gloucester-The prac-

tice of impressing-The subject of the Western Lands in connexion

with the interest of Virginia.

TO EDMUND PENDLETON. Philadelphia, Novem-

ber 13, 1781

101

The territorial cessions-Suggests some handsome compliment to

the Marquis [de la Fayette] for his services in Virginia.

To THOMAS JEFFERSON. Philadelphia, Novem-

ber 18, 1781

102

Proceedings in Congress relative to the territorial cessions, and
their character with reference to Virginia-Encloses a paper con-
taining letters from Mr. Deane believed to be spurious.

TO EDMUND PENDLETON. Philadelphia, January

8, 1782

104

Opening of the bank instituted under the auspices of Congress-
Recommendation of Congress to subject all merchandize produced
in Great Britain to capture, &c.

TO THOMAS JEFFERSON. Philadelphia, January

15, 1782

106

Recapitulates the action of Congress relative to the territorial ces-

sions-Requests information as to the origin of the rights of Vir-

ginia.

TO EDMUND PENDLETON. Philadelphia, January

22, 1782

The perplexity of Congress with the case of Vermont.

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, January

109

111

Concern occasioned by the repeal of the impost act by Virginia.

Vermont Plan for the general liquidation and apportionment of

the public debt before Congress.

To EDMUND PENDLETON. Philadelphia, Febru-

Corrects his misinformation respecting the privilege of the new
bank to issue circulating notes.

TO THOMAS JEFFERSON. Philadelphia, March 18,

1782

114

Refers to a map published in 1650, and to one in Purchas [to elu-
cidate the claims of Virginia].

TO EDMUND PENDLETON. Philadelphia, March

19, 1782

Surmises as to the Ministerial plans for recovering America.

Philadelphia, March

To THOMAS JEFFERSON.

26, 1782

115

116

Papers procured by Col. Campbell from the Cherokees were not

required by Congress, and as they might be made subservient to

aggressions on the territorial rights of Virginia he advises him to

send no more.

TO EDMUND PENDLETON. Philadelphia, April 2,

1782

117

Arrival of a deputation from Vermont-The thinness of the Vir-
ginia line injurious to the cause and disparaging to the State.

To EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, April 9,

1782

118

Evidence from ancient records respecting the territorial claims of

Virginia.

TO THOMAS JEFFERSON. Philadelphia, April 16,

1782

119

Urges him to persevere in tracing the title of Virginia to her

claims, and some facts relative to the subject stated.

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, April 23,

1782

121

Negotiations in Europe relative to the proposed mediation of Vi-
enna and Petersburgh-Letter from Mr. Dana-The Committee

have reported in favor of Vermont-Observations relating to the

influence of Vermont, and the territorial claims on the politics of

Congress, May 1, 1784, 122.

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, May

1782

-

125

Enclosing a gazette containing information relative to peace with

England-Danger of a separate peace between the Dutch and

Great Britain-Letters from Mr. Jay and Mr. Carmichael-The

progress of the Western subject.

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, May 14,

1782

127

Arrival of the Ceres man-of-war at New York with Sir Guy Carle-

ton, and information relative to peace-The territorial business

postponed sine die-Accounts from the West Indies of an engage-

ment between the two fleets-A letter from General Washington

enclosing a communication from Sir Guy Carleton relative to Peace

-Action of Congress relative to the birth of the Dauphin-Answer

to Mr. Dana's letter-Alarmed at the probability of a revival of

paper currency.

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, May 21,

A letter from Dr. Franklin announcing an aid from France of six

millions of livres, &c.-Public reception of Mr. Adams by the

province of Friesland-The Court of London has proposed for a

separate peace with France, an insidious step-Deputations from

Congress to visit the Eastern and Southern States-Uneasiness of

the Minister of France at reports from Virginia-A letter from

Dr. Franklin stating that the British Court had attempted to tam-

per with him and Mr. Adams, with other European news-The

Department of Finance unable to supply means for the opening of

the campaign-The right of Congress to grant flags.

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. Philadelphia, May 29,

1782

134

The resolution of the House of Delegates touching the exportation
of tobacco-The variation between Congress and Virginia dis-
cussed-A source of regret.