By The United States in Congress Assembled

On the report of a Committee to whom were Referred the Letters of the 3d and 16th of November from Mr. Laurens.

Resolved That in conformity to the repeated wishes heretofore expressed by the Honorable Benjamin Franklin Esquire Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States at the Court of Versailles, he be permitted to return to America as soon as convenient; And that Wednesday next be assigned for the election of a Minister Plenipotentiary to Represent the United States at the Court of Versailles.

on Motion

Resolved That it is expedient to appoint a Minister Plenipotentiary to succeed Mr. J. Adams at the Court of the United Netherlands and that Monday next be assigned for the Election of such Minister