- John Laurens letter to George Washington
Passy, FRA - 24 March 1781
M. de Vergennes complains very much of the excessive demands of Congress, and seems to entertain an idea that they wish to throw too much of the burden of the war on their ally.
- John Laurens letter to George Washington
Passy, FRA - 11 April 1781
It is his most Christian Majesty's determination to guarantee a loan of ten millions of livres, to be opened in Holland, in favor of the United States, in addition to the gratuitous gift of six millions granted before my arrival
- John Laurens letter to Henry Laurens
unknown - 26 November 1777
Your kind letter of the 23d announces a very accept able reinforcement of linnen for which I am exceedingly obliged to you the boots will come in good time those which I wear at present are in good condition
- John Laurens letter to Henry Laurens
unknown - 29 November 1777
Gen'l Greene has joined us, and our forces are reunited. The enemy after razing Bilingsport and Red Bank have quitted the Jerseys altogether.
- John Laurens letter to Henry Laurens
unknown - 28 January 1778
The intended expedition to Canada that gentleman had communicated to me the day before in confidence, and by giving me the perusal of his letter to you on the subject had discovered his aversion to a certain general as second in command.
- John Laurens letter to Henry Laurens
unknown - 8 February 1778
I forgot to inform you of an interesting letter which the general received this morning from Sir Wm. Howe, in which he declares that he is ready to give his consent to a General exchange of prisoners upon the terms formerly offered by Gen'l Washingto
- John Laurens letter to Henry Laurens
unknown - 21 April 1778
The Marquis made a brilliant retreat, and left the surrounding enemy to return to the city with precipitation.
- John Laurens letter to Henry Laurens
unknown - 15 June 1778
The world looks with anxious expectation for the answer of Congress to the British commissioners. A paper was said to have been pasted up in camp, which contained the terms that are offered on their part.
- John Laurens letter to Henry Laurens
New Brunswick - 6 July 1778
I beg leave to introduce to your acquaintance, and recommend to your civilities the Marquis de la Yienne. He arrived in camp while we were at Valley Forge, with recommendatory letters to the Marquis De Lafayette
- John Laurens letter to Henry Laurens
Providence - 4 August 1778
Upon my delivering Gen'l Washington's dispatches, and Gen'l Sullivan's containing a plan of operations, the Admiral informed me his intention had been to proceed immediately into the main channel of Newport and attack the enemy's batteries.
- John Laurens letter to Henry Laurens
unknown - 22 August 1778
According to the first plan proposed by General Sullivan, the American forces were to land on the east side of Rhode Island under cover of the fire of three frigates stationed in the eastern channel for that purpose.
- John Laurens letter to Henry Laurens
unknown - 7 October 1778
The M. de Lafayette will not long have delayed after his arrival to open to you a plan for introducing French troops into Canada.
- John Laurens letter to Henry Laurens
unknown - 13 October 1778
The late bad weather drove that detachment of the enemy, that was posted on Valentine's hill, into the city, and they now confine themselves within Kingsbridge.
