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of 10 millions be advanced to them immediately, to be repaid eventually 

 by the loan of 10 millions guaranteed by the King of France, which was 

 to be raised in Holland, and that the French fleet in American waters 

 be increased to maintain superiority over the English fleet and thus 

 do away with the advantages hitherto enjoyed by the English forces in 

 the United States. Points out, in conclusion, that in the interest of 

 France, also, the opportunity should not be lost for curbing and humbling 

 England's pride; as otherwise her ambition and greed would know no 

 bounds. D. 4 p. (In French. Copy.) XL VII, 197b. 



From John Laurens to The President of Congress. 



1 78 1. April 24. Paris. 



Relative to the method of conveying the borrowed money to America. 

 Made arrangements whereby the " Indian," sold by the Chevalier de 

 Luxemb[o]urg to the State of South Carolina for three years, should 

 convey the money to America. Apprehends an unfavorable reply to 

 the request that the military effects from the public arsenals should be 

 obtained on credit. Encloses a copy of the military stores. No. 2, 

 that can be obtained in the maritime places from the War Department. 

 Difficulty in obtaining the howitzers and the trouble encountered in 

 transporting shells from the interior of the Kingdom. Will proceed to 

 Brest as soon as he accomplishes everything that requires his presence 

 here, to hasten the departure of the frigate. Will, in the meanwhile, 

 detail Capt. [William] Jackson, who accompanied him from America, 

 to exert his utmost effort to get the " Indian " to sea without loss of 

 time. A. L. S. 6 p. (Copy.) XLVII, 197a. 



From Joshua Johnson to John Laurens. 1781. April 28. Nantes. 



Has a new ship of twenty guns, ready to put to sea by the 5th 

 of June. Desires any freight he has to send. Asks him to forward 

 his letters and despatches in time to go by her. A. L. S. i p. 



XLVII, 198. 



By George Greive. 1781. April 29. Passy. 

 Oath of allegiance to the United States. D. S. i p. LXXIV, 17. 



By Charles Henzile. 1781. April 29. Passy. 

 Oath of allegiance to the United States. D. S. i p. LXXIV, 19. 



