02652cam a22003133u 4500 27879 UtSlPG 20260610133633.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E201 Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866 The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 11 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-01-24 Produced by Frank van Drogen, Chris Logan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 11" by Jared Sparks is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume is a compilation of letters exchanged by key figures during the American Revolution, such as Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and various French ministers, focusing on the foreign relations and diplomatic interactions of the United States during that formative period. It provides insight into the complexities of diplomacy and the relationships that were crucial for the survival and success of the American cause. The opening of this volume sets the stage with communications from the French Minister, C. A. de la Luzerne, to the President of Congress in 1781, specifically detailing the needs for Congress to act on diplomatic matters and the strategies related to the mediation efforts in the ongoing conflict with Great Britain. Early letters reveal concerns about the American states' responses to European diplomatic overtures, indicating the importance of unified action among the states and the need for strong leadership. The correspondence reflects the intertwining of military and diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving independence from British rule, as well as the ongoing relationship with France, highlighting the reliance on French support while navigating the challenges of asserting American sovereignty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- Foreign relations -- 1775-1783 United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27879 68788 68788