Prusse, 1777-1778 779 
In Doniol: 
Pons to Vergennes, May 17, June 14 [15?], Sept. 6 
(III, 129-130; 103n. ; 110n.); Vergennes to Pons, June 11, 
July 15, 20, Aug. 22, Sept. 18 (III, lOOn. ; 110n.; II, 
710-711n.; Ill, 108-109; llln.). 
196 (1778, Jan. -June) 
Correspondence of Gaussen, Vergennes 
Subjects Treated 
Proposal for establishment of Prussian trade with 
Americans (f . 3) . 
Frederick II' s refusal to allow German mercenaries 
to cross Prussian territory on way to America (ff. 19, 
105) . 
Return of secretary of British legation in Berlin, 
who left shortly after theft of papers of Lee and Sayre 
(f . 67) . 
Conversation with Elliot concerning rumors current 
in Berlin of Anglo-French rupture (f . 91) . 
Notification to Frederick II of Franco-American 
treaty (ff. 139, 168); Elliot's remarks on this treaty 
(ff . 178, 211, 248) ; conduct Gaussen is ordered to observe 
towards Elliot (ff. 239, 279). 
Two small vessels sent to France by Prussian maritime 
company for sale to Americans (f . 194) . 
English minister in Berlin boasts of Spanish refusal 
to accede to Franco-American treaty (ff . 202, 291) . 
Suspension of Anglo-French diplomatic relations 
(f . 206) . 
