The change of ministry is a good omen for peace. Some want the war until the public property is secured to the public creditors and until the English party here is stamped out. The debt should be paid. Savannah and Charleston are being evacuated. If their destination is New York, they will probably be intercepted by the French fleet. Franklin's influence in Congress rising again. Everyone very happ y about the recognition of American independence by the Dutch.
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United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829