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Franklin would call on Oswald the following morning to take him to meet Vergennes, if Oswald had no objections. Franklin described Vergennes as “a Candid moderate Man” whose secretary could translate if necessary. Oswald said that he understood French but could not speak it properly.
May 19, 2024 · Franklin used the services of his grandson to convey a message to Vergennes, and the former made it known to the French diplomat about the Treaty of Paris. Temple’s life had changed since he had come to France, and over the course of time, he had become more mature and understanding.
On July 11, Franklin wrote Benjamin Vaughan to express doubts about Shelburne’s intentions. Vaughan immediately showed that letter to Shelburne, who denied any grounds for suspicion. Vaughan volunteered to visit Franklin and reassure him in person, rather than answer in writing.
Jan 28, 2002 · The first of these letters represents one of Franklin’s few imprudent acts as a diplomat. His congressional instructions had ordered him to seek French help in attacking Quebec and Halifax, 5 but here he goes beyond those instructions by asking France’s assistance in capturing Rhode Island.
Apr 12, 2024 · Franklin slips Pierre a letter, telling him to pass it on to Vergennes, the French foreign minister. This letter lays out exactly what kind of help America needs from France. When Vergennes reads the letter, he learns how much trouble America is in.
Vergennes, along with Franklin, had for months been drumming into the ears of Shelburne’s envoys the message that France and the United States were bound by a treaty that forbade either party to enter into a peace with the enemy without the other’s concurrence.
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May 17, 2024 · Benjamin sends Temple with a copy of the deal to Vergennes, as well as the message that he regards the amity between America and France to be undiminished and hopes he feels the same way. A livid Vergennes reads the deal and realizes that Benjamin broke his promise to the French, later admitting he "f****d us."
