The papers of John Jay

Document, 1778 December 19

1. Document, 1778 December 19

Name: Louis XVI, King of France, 1754-1793 (Author) Vergennes, Charles Gravier, comte de, 1719-1787 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
Date: 1778 December 19
Summary: Announcing birth of Louis' daughter, in French.
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Document, 1779 May 31

2. Document, 1779 May 31

Name: Louis XVI, King of France, 1754-1793 (Author) Vergennes, Charles Gravier, comte de, 1719-1787 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
Date: 1779 May 31
Summary: Letter recalling Girard, succeeded by LaLuzerne as minister to United States, in French.
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Document, 1779 May 31

3. Document, 1779 May 31

Name: Vergennes, Charles Gravier, comte de, 1719-1787 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
Date: 1779 May 31
Summary: Letter of Credence, in French, signed by Vergennes for Laluzerne (duplicate).
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Document, 1780 March 13

4. Document, 1780 March 13

Name: Vergennes, Charles Gravier, comte de, 1719-1787 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1780 March 13
Summary: Thanks Jay for his confidence in France and assures him of French interest in the success of his mission. Has sent Montmorin instructions which he is sure will be satisfactory to Jay.
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Document, 1780 March 13

5. Document, 1780 March 13

Name: Vergennes, Charles Gravier, comte de, 1719-1787 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1780 March 13
Summary: Thanks Jay for his confidence in France and assures him of French interest in the success of his mission. Has sent Montmorin instructions which he is sure will be satisfactory to Jay.
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Document, 1780 November 27

6. Document, 1780 November 27

Name: Vergennes, Charles Gravier, comte de, 1719-1787 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1780 November 27
Summary: He has received Jay's letter of September (?) 22 last. He notes that Jay has sufficient evidence to be persuaded of the King's interest in the American cause and to realize that his recent request cannot possibly be granted. Th...
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[Document, 1782 February 06]

7. [Document, 1782 February 06]

Name: Vergennes, Charles Gravier, comte de, 1719-1787 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 06, 1782
Summary: Vergennes has thought over Jay's desire to end his discussions with Spain Without offending them or without contradicting his first propositions to them. Jay should speak to Aranda. Vergennes favors a conciliation but the U.S. alone knows the extent o...
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[Document, 1783 August 23]

8. [Document, 1783 August 23]

Name: Vergennes, Charles Gravier, comte de, 1719-1787 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 23, 1783
Summary: Vergennes asks Jay to have dinner with him on 3 September.
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[Document, 1783 July 05]

9. [Document, 1783 July 05]

Name: Vergennes, Charles Gravier, comte de, 1719-1787 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 05, 1783
Summary: Has the request of the Americans for 1900 dollars (?). The King has considered it but the expenses of the last year in the war make it impossible for him to extend a further loan.
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[Document, 1783 May 20]

10. [Document, 1783 May 20]

Name: Vergennes, Charles Gravier, comte de, 1719-1787 (Author) Ormesson, d' (Addressee)
Date: May 20, 1783
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Document, 1785 March 27

11. Document, 1785 March 27

Name: Louis XVI, King of France, 1754-1793 (Author) Vergennes, Charles Gravier, comte de, 1719-1787 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
Date: 1785 March 27
Summary: Letter, in French, announcing the birth of a Prince named Duke of Normandy.
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Document, 1785 May 10

12. Document, 1785 May 10

Name: Louis XVI, King of France, 1754-1793 (Author) Vergennes, Charles Gravier, comte de, 1719-1787 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
Date: 1785 May 10
Summary: Letter, in French.
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Document, 1785 May 10

13. Document, 1785 May 10

Name: Louis XVI, King of France, 1754-1793 (Author) Vergennes, Charles Gravier, comte de, 1719-1787 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
Date: 1785 May 10
Summary: Answer, in English, to a letter concerning the Marquis de la Fayette.
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Document, 1785 November 30

14. Document, 1785 November 30

Name: Vergennes, Charles Gravier, comte de, 1719-1787 (Author) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Addressee)
Date: 1785 November 30
Summary: Informs Jefferson that a Boston merchant who was unable to dispose of his cargo of whale oil on account of the duties exacted has been relieved by the king of this payment. He and other Americans, until January 1, 1787, shall p...
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Document, 1785 October 30

15. Document, 1785 October 30

Name: Vergennes, Charles Gravier, comte de, 1719-1787 (Author) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Addressee)
Date: 1785 October 30
Summary: The King is satisfied with the conduct of French officers towards the commanders of the American ship which visited China. The King has ordered Vergennes to mention to Jefferson that the Americans have paid very little attentio...
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Document, 1786 July 09

16. Document, 1786 July 09

Name: Louis XVI, King of France, 1754-1793 (Author) Vergennes, Charles Gravier, comte de, 1719-1787 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
Date: 1786 July 09
Summary: Copy, in English in John Jay handwriting, of letter announcing birth of king's daughter.
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