180 Angle terre, 1776 
238, 240) ; promotions of generals, troops sent to America 
(f. 250); capture of three Dutch vessels destined for 
America (f. 321); English fear of foreign war (f. 325); 
refusal of Admiral Howe to treat with colonies (ff. 325, 
419); embarkation of English troops for America (ff. 407, 
419); patrols established to capture American vessels 
destined for French and Spanish ports (f. 407). 
Newfoundland fisheries (ff. 5, 79, 84, 99, 108, 181- 
183, 195, 196, 204, 228, 230, 238, 250, 264, 267, 274, 
275, 302, 307, 343, 369, 446). 
Beaumarchais' mission in London (ff. 320, 321, 352, 
389, 393, 395, 419). 
Impossibility for England to compensate for suspended 
exportations to America (f. 212). 
Restitution of Canadian lands claimed by Lotbiniere 
(f. 388). 
Affair of the Dickinson , with cargo belonging to Con- 
tinental Congress, sent to Nantes to obtain cargo of arms 
and munitions; mutiny of crew; proprietors are Bayard, 
Jackson and Co. of Philadelphia (ff. 315, 321, 325, 334, 
377, 379, 381, 389, 393, 395, 407, 415, 446, 447). 
Miscellaneous Documents 
Jan. 25? [24]. Account of unsuccessful Ameri- 
can attempt to capture Quebec, published by order of 
Continental Congress, extracted from English Court gazette, 
Mar. 9 (ff. 105-107) [printed: Journals , IV, 82-84]. 
Feb. 26. List of vessels fitted out by order 
of Continental Congress during January, with names of com- 
mander and state of crews; also list of Delaware River 
galleys with names of commanders (f. 337). 
Mar. 2. Gamier, an account of Pierre Roubaud, 
formerly of Society of Jesus; services of Roubaud in 
Canada, his mission in London, connection with De Guines 
'(ff. 66-76). 
Mar. 15. Saint Germain to Vergennes, enclosing 
memoir (f. 178). 
Mar. 15. Saint Germain, memoir in reply to 
Vergennes' "Considerations" on American affairs of Mar. 12 
(ff. 179-180) 
Mar. 24. Vergennes to Gamier, on Newfoundland 
affairs; advisability of allowing Americans to transmit 
correspondence with England via France; heroic stature of 
principal members of Congress; usefulness of a declaration 
of independence; impossibility of political connection 
with Americans, at least for some time (ff. 230-233). 
[Mar. 26?]. Magistrates, burgers, and inhabi- 
tants of Sanguhar, Scotland, address to George III, against 
American insurgents (ff. 240-241). 
Apr. 22. Vergennes to Aranda, French naval 
forces in America (f. 382). 
Apr. 26. Beaumarchais to Vergennes, request 
for money by insurgents; plea for grant of help by France 
that has been discussed for a year; advantage to France 
of not allowing Americans to fail; unfortunate results 
their defeat would entail (ff. 389-392). i 
