doi:10.7916/mekp-tz77[Document, 1778 December 07]Gérard, Conrad Alexandre, 1729-1790correspondencetextUnited States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783Jay, John, 1745-1829Gerard's motives in reporting to his Court his ideas concerning persons suspected of being British agents and possibility that the United States may be considering separate peace negotiations with Britain. British scheme to divide United States and her allies.