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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.
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.
Jan 28, 2002 · On February 20 the marquis met with Adams and convinced him that a French attack on New York, Rhode Island, or Halifax “infallibly” would succeed. 9 Franklin, too, had been in touch with the young man, 1 and we suspect was swept away, as Adams had been, by his enthusiasm.
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.
May 17, 2024 · Benjamin admits he has to at least tell Vergennes (Thibault de Montalembert). He doesn't do it himself, though. 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.
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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Apr 12, 2024 · The following morning, Vergennes hands Temple a letter addressed to Franklin, requesting a secret meeting at an undisclosed location in the middle of the night. In this meeting, Franklin tries to persuade Vergennes to help America with a treaty of alliance and a loan of two million livres.
