Angleterre, 1776 179 
(I, 391-392); De Guinea, note on matters left in Garnier's 
hands, Feb. 25 (I, 393-394).] 
515 (1776, Mar. -Apr. ) 
Correspondence of d'Argout, Bayard Jackson and Co., 
Beaumarchais, Gamier, George III, Landelles, Lauraguais, 
Louis XVI, Montaudouin Freres, Saint Germain, Saint Paul, 
Sartine, Vergennes, Villiers et fils aine 
Subjects Treated 
Attitude of France towards insurgent English colonies 
of America (ff. 230, 272, 395, 445, 446); Roubaud's pro- 
posal of Anglo-French alliance to effect colonial submis- 
sion, accredited by De Guines and British ministry (ff. 3, 
78, 189, 345); Lauraguais' mission to London, his relations 
with agent of English colonies, proposals latter intends 
to make to France (ff. 18, 64, 422); Bonvouloir's mission 
to colonies (ff. 84, 108, 185); Garnier's insinuations 
that France furnish Americans with supplies they lack (f. 
108); Francy going to America (ff. 230, 238, 250, 307, 
321, 377, 381. 395) ; freedom of American commerce (ff . 
321, 377, 446); military forces of South Carolina (f. 352); 
Congressional refusal to accept regiment of Du Menil de St. 
Pierre (f. 352). 
Insurrection in England's American colonies: American 
operations in Canada (ff. 5, 79, 105, 116, 164, 212, 325, 
377); military preparations (f. 84); publication of Dr. 
Price on insurrection (ff. 18, 191) ; departure of five 
frigates from Philadelphia, believed destined to attempt 
destruction of English settlements in Newfoundland (ff. 84, 
108, 228, 230, 250, 307, 325); arrival of Lee at New York 
with 5000 men (f. 108); composition of Congress, principal 
members, Lynch and others in favor of independence (f . 108) ; 
declaration of greatest part of Nova Scotia in favor of 
united colonies (f. 212); condition of American navy (f. 
321); various news items (ff. 419, 422). 
Attitude of England towards her insurgent American 
colonies: command of American fleet given to Howe (ff. 5, 
369, 377, 407, 446); parliamentary proceedings (ff. 24, 
58, 84, 108, 116, 123, 160, 164, 185, 191, 270, 272, 397, 
419, 426) ; abuses by English ships of orders given them to 
intercept insurgent commerce (ff. 82, 164, 212, 243, 272, 
302) ; ministerial policy (ff. 84, 191) ; purchase of German 
troops (ff. 5, 84, 407, 446); military preparations (ff. 5, 
116, 121, 345, 369); dispersion of Parker's squadron, des- 
tined for Virginia (f. 84); refuge of English governors 
aboard vessels sent to their assistance (f. 116) ; sojourn 
at London of two Indian chieftains, negotiating with gov- 
ernment in name of Six Nations (f. 116); unwillingness of 
English sailors to serve in America (ff. 184, 250); expenses 
for maintenance of foreign troops in America (f. 185) ; res- 
ignation of Pitt (f. 212); troops sent to Canada (ff. 212, 
302, 345); disposition of foreign troops in America (f. 
212); their necessitous condition (f. 325); plan of military 
operations (f. 212); London remonstrance to King (ff. 212, 
