Death of Louis XV
Naval policy of Louis XVI
Characteristics of the maritime war of 1778
Instructions of Louis XVI. To the French admirals
Strength of English navy
Characteristics of the military situation in America
The line of the Hudson
Burgoyne's expedition from Canada
Howe carries his army from New York to the Chesapeake
Surrender of Burgoyne, 1777
American privateering
Clandestine support of the Americans by France
Treaty between France and the Americans
Vital importance of the French fleet to the Americans
The military situation in the different quarters of the globe
Breach between France and England
Sailing of the British and French fleets
Battle of Ushant, 1778
Position of a naval commander-in-chief in battle


CHAPTER X.

MARITIME WAR IN NORTH AMERICA AND WEST INDIES, 1778-1781. ITS INFLUENCE UPON
THE COURSE OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. FLEET ACTIONS OFF GRENADA. DOMINICA,
AND CHESAPEAKE BAY.

D'Estaing sails from Toulon for Delaware Bay, 1778
British ordered to evacuate Philadelphia
Rapidity of Lord Howe's movements