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Letters from Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes

B. 1719 · D. 1787

Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes was a French statesman and diplomat. He served as Foreign Minister from 1774 to 1787 during the reign of Louis XVI, notably during the American War of Independence.

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77 letters
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Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes to Benjamin Franklin, May 5, 1783

From Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes
To Benjamin Franklin
May 5, 1783

Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes, acknowledges receipt of Benjamin Franklin's recent letters and the draft articles debated between American commissioners and Mr. Hartley, requesting time to review them before offering comments. He expresses hope to meet Franklin soon in Versailles and encourages greater American ministerial presence at foreign ministers' assemblies to counter negative perceptions.

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Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes to Benjamin Franklin, July 3, 1783

From Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes
To Benjamin Franklin
July 3, 1783

Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes, thanks Benjamin Franklin for his recent letter and the accompanying packages. He expresses sincere gratitude and reaffirms his loyal and unwavering commitment to their alliance. The correspondence reflects ongoing diplomatic cooperation between France and the United States in 1783.

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Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes to Benjamin Franklin, July 29, 1783

From Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes
To Benjamin Franklin
July 29, 1783

Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes, informs Benjamin Franklin that the French King has lifted the seizure of funds owed to the American frigate Alliance at Franklin’s request. He urges Franklin to ensure the American Congress promptly compensates the Forsters brothers for the wrongful capture of their ship, the Trois-Amis, to prevent financial ruin. Vergennes emphasizes the fairness of their claim and the necessity of swift payment.

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Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes to Benjamin Franklin, October 24, 1783

From Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes
To Benjamin Franklin
October 24, 1783

Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes, informs Benjamin Franklin of a response from Marshal de Castries regarding the seizure of arms and munitions at the Orient by Mr. Pachelberg, whose release is requested by Mr. Barclay. Vergennes asks Franklin to share the documents with Barclay so he can present counterarguments to the refusal of the release. The letter focuses on resolving the dispute over the confiscated military supplies.