Yankees at the Court: The First Americans in ParisThe author discusses the experiences of the first American diplomats in the court of Versailles during the years 1775-85. This book includes Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay. |
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Page 40
... known , but would be dictated to his fifteen - year - old son , whose handwriting was unknown . ‡ 11 The King wrote " approuvé " on the margin of the May 2 let- ter and further directed that the secret aid should be channeled to the ...
... known , but would be dictated to his fifteen - year - old son , whose handwriting was unknown . ‡ 11 The King wrote " approuvé " on the margin of the May 2 let- ter and further directed that the secret aid should be channeled to the ...
Page 107
... known as the Peace of Teschen . On February 6 , 1778 , a little group of French and Americans gathered in Silas Deane's rooms on the corner of the rue Royale and the Place de la Concorde , in that noble house known as the Hôtel de ...
... known as the Peace of Teschen . On February 6 , 1778 , a little group of French and Americans gathered in Silas Deane's rooms on the corner of the rue Royale and the Place de la Concorde , in that noble house known as the Hôtel de ...
Page 115
... known as the Bois de Boulogne ) adjoined the village . It is not surprising that Adams was staggered by the magnificence of the residence . Chaumont had bought the rich furnishings and pictures of the Valentinois family with the house ...
... known as the Bois de Boulogne ) adjoined the village . It is not surprising that Adams was staggered by the magnificence of the residence . Chaumont had bought the rich furnishings and pictures of the Valentinois family with the house ...
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