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Document, 1779 April 06

1. Document, 1779 April 06

Name: Gérard, Conrad Alexandre, 1729-1790 (Author) United States. Continental Congress. President (Addressee)
Date: 1779 April 06
Summary: Sends an extract of the news I have received from Martinique; also, a paper relating to a financial operation in France.
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Document, 1779 January 10

2. Document, 1779 January 10

Name: Gérard, Conrad Alexandre, 1729-1790 (Author) United States. Continental Congress. President (Addressee)
Date: 1779 January 10
Summary: In French. The enemies of the common cause call attention to the diversity of opinions that exist in Congress to weaken or destroy the alliance. Congress' delay in acting on his proposals encourages the enemies of "the common c...
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Document, 1779 July 30

3. Document, 1779 July 30

Name: Gérard, Conrad Alexandre, 1729-1790 (Author) United States. Continental Congress. President (Addressee)
Date: 1779 July 30
Summary: In French. Mr. Rumford has sent to the KingÆs consul (Gerard) new documents concerning the flour from Wilmington and John Holker, who was authorized to provision the French fleet. Translation published in Jared SparkÆs Diplomat...
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Document, 1779 March 31

4. Document, 1779 March 31

Name: Gérard, Conrad Alexandre, 1729-1790 (Author) United States. Continental Congress. President (Addressee)
Date: 1779 March 31
Summary: Asks Jay to get Congress to hasten the time when he can depart. Even though my health did not demand it, the common cause dictates the voyage. It is in the best interest of the alliance and confidence that Congress give him lea...
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Document, 1779 May 24

5. Document, 1779 May 24

Name: Gérard, Conrad Alexandre, 1729-1790 (Author) United States. Continental Congress. President (Addressee)
Date: 1779 May 24
Summary: Letter in French. Our 5182 is copy in English, our 5181 is copy in French.
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