Letters from Mattheus Lestevenon van Berkenrode

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Mattheus Lestevenon van Berkenrode to Benjamin Franklin, April 10, 1783

From Mattheus Lestevenon van Berkenrode

To Benjamin Franklin

April 10, 1783

Mattheus Lestevenon van Berkenrode, Dutch ambassador, expresses gratitude to Benjamin Franklin for his kind attention and assures him of his sincere attachment. The letter conveys diplomatic courtesy and goodwill between the Netherlands and Franklin.

Letter

Mattheus Lestevenon van Berkenrode to Benjamin Franklin, July 25, 1783

From Mattheus Lestevenon van Berkenrode

To Benjamin Franklin

July 25, 1783

Mattheus Lestevenon van Berkenrode, Dutch ambassador in Paris, expresses gratitude to Benjamin Franklin for sending him the Constitutions of the thirteen United States of America. He conveys his humble respects and appreciation for Franklin’s gift. The letter reflects diplomatic courtesy and interest in the new American political framework in 1783.