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 104
... later , it was on the ex- press understanding that no bribes would be offered . They had known each other since the days in London when each had represented his own province , and Wentworth was astonished by the change in his former ...
... later , it was on the ex- press understanding that no bribes would be offered . They had known each other since the days in London when each had represented his own province , and Wentworth was astonished by the change in his former ...
Page 226
... later , a letter from Franklin at Passy lifted the dark cloud . A six - million - livre French loan would enable John Jay to meet all of his obligations ! “ Our credit , " he wrote triumphantly , " was re - established . " In Paris ...
... later , a letter from Franklin at Passy lifted the dark cloud . A six - million - livre French loan would enable John Jay to meet all of his obligations ! “ Our credit , " he wrote triumphantly , " was re - established . " In Paris ...
Page 243
... later pierce our hands . If you don't believe that , consider the fates of Geneva and Corsica ! " " Then you are prepared to break our instructions , " Franklin pressed , " if you intend to take an independent course now . " Jay had ...
... later pierce our hands . If you don't believe that , consider the fates of Geneva and Corsica ! " " Then you are prepared to break our instructions , " Franklin pressed , " if you intend to take an independent course now . " Jay had ...
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