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[Document, 1784 April 29]

1. [Document, 1784 April 29]

Name: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Date: April 29, 1784
Summary: Verbal changes suggested for the Prussian-U.S. treaty. They are of the opinion that if nation insists upon a text in its own language, they should insist upon a copy to be signed in English. On the other hand if a language common to neither country is...
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[Document, 1784 February 28]

2. [Document, 1784 February 28]

Name: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Date: February 28, 1784
Summary: They are pleased to learn of the inclination of Prussia toward entering into a commercial treaty with America. Although they do not have powers to conclude, they are authorized to negotiate and ask Adams to begin discussions with the Prussian minister...
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