Concerns financial difficulties in Philadelphia. In response to an appeal from Rochambeau, he says that he is able to furnish only 40 to 60,000 livres, and that money is extremely scarce.
Approves Rochambeau's decision to ignore letters from Washington's intermediaries, and ascribes Lafayette's indiscretions to his inexperience and his desire to have the French army come into action. He also suggests that he consider the use of his tro...
A long description of the revolt of the Pennsylvania troops. He goes on to describe, in the coded portion of the letter, the panic which affected some members of Congress.
Discusses a loan made by Mr. Price which needed to be repaid, and suggests that a fast-sailing frigate be sent to Havana, where funds would be available.
News that the German prisoners of war in western Pennsylvania had spread unfavorable rumors concerning the French troops. He proposes that the Counts de Deux Ponts make a tour of those parts spreading counter- propaganda.
The enclosure gives the news of the disastrous defeat at Camden. La Luzerne comments that this defeat opens all of the Carolinas to British invasion, which he predicts will soon come. He also speaks of purchases of horses being made near Lancaster, Pa...
