B. Franklin to Robert Morris. Passy, July 26th, 1781, 405
Expressing his satisfaction with Mr Morris's appointment.--Difficulties in the situation of a public officer.
B. Franklin to Robert Morris. Passy, July 26th, 1781, 406
Disposition of the moneys raised in France.
To the Governors of several States. Philadelphia, July 27th, 1781, 408
Importance of a compliance with the recommendation of Congress for laying an impost on imports.--Answer to the objection, that commerce will not bear the duty.--Error of the notion that the duty should be carried to the account of the State where levied.--The debt cannot be apportioned to the States.--Hopes of the enemy from disunion.
To John Jay. Philadelphia, July 29th, 1781, 414
Enclosing the above letters to the Governor of Havana and Mr Smith.
To the President of the Council of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, July 30th, 1781, 415
Financial operation's of Pennsylvania.--Accounts with the United States.--Mr Searle's mission to Holland.
George Washington to Robert Morris. Head Quarters, Dobbs's Ferry, August 2d, 1781, 417
Plan of striking a blow in Virginia.--Wishes information as to the probability of obtaining vessels and provisions in the Chesapeake.
To M. de la Luzerne. Philadelphia, Aug. 2d, 1781, 419
Fluctuations in the exchange between the United States and France.--Efforts to raise and settle the value of the bills.--The bills issued by the French have disturbed his operations.--Offers to negotiate their bills, or supply the French forces.
To M. de la Luzerne. Philadelphia, Aug. 4th, 1781, 423
Rate of exchange.--Sum necessary to supply the French army.
To the Governor of Massachusetts. Office of Finance, August 4th, 1781, 424
Desiring him to equip the America, and to fit the Deane and Alliance for sea.
To the Governors of Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey. Philadelphia, August 4th, 1781, 425
Requesting them to comply with the demands of Mr Gouverneur Morris during his absence.
To George Washington. Camp, Aug. 13th, 1781, 426
Impolicy of making large demands on the States.--Proposing reforms in the army.--Proposing queries on this subject.
George Washington to Robert Morris. Head Quarters, Dobbs's Ferry, August 17th, 1781, 430
Provisions required for the expedition to Virginia.--Necessary to give the troops one month's pay.--Requires five hundred guineas for secret services.