Note 11 — THE CORRESPONDENCE OF SILAS DEANE. (continued 3)
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Mr Deane was recalled by a resolution of Congress, Nov. 21st, 1777. The following preamble and order were passed on the 8th of December following, viz.—"Whereas it is of the greatest importance, that Congress should at this critical juncture be well informed of the state of affairs in Europe; and whereas Congress have resolved that the Hon. Silas Deane be recalled from the Court of France, and have appointed another commissioner [John Adams] to supply his place there;
"Ordered, that the committee of foreign affairs write to the Hon. Silas Deane, and direct him to embrace the first opportunity to return to America, and upon his arrival to repair with all possible despatch to Congress."
It may here be observed, that after the 17th of April, 1777, the Committee of Secret Correspondence was by a resolution of Congress, passed on that date, styled the Committee of Foreign Affairs.