The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 04

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 04" by Jared Sparks is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume establishes a detailed compilation of letters exchanged by notable figures such as Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay, among others, concerning the diplomatic relations and negotiations during the American Revolution. It offers a rich insight into the strategies and discussions that shaped America's path to independence. The opening of the volume introduces significant correspondence beginning in late August 1782, detailing interactions between American diplomats and key figures, including Count de Vergennes and Richard Oswald. The letters reflect ongoing negotiations regarding peace and independence, with Franklin highlighting the need for strong commercial ties between France and the United States. These early exchanges convey the complexities and expectations surrounding the treaties, emphasizing a mutual desire for a substantial and lasting diplomatic relationship, as well as addressing various logistical and financial challenges faced by the American representatives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Frank van Drogen, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-12-17