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From Benjamin Franklin to Vergennes, 8 May 1782

To Vergennes

L:5 Archives du Ministère des affaires étrangères

Passy 8 May 1782.

Mr Franklin presents his respectful Compliments to Count De Vergennes & has the honour of acquainting him with the Arrival of Mr Grenville; who is desirous of knowing when his Excellency will be pleased to admit him to the honour of a Conference.

Endorsed: Rec. le meme jour

[Note numbering follows the Franklin Papers source.]

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    From Benjamin Franklin to Vergennes, 8 May 1782
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    Franklin, Benjamin
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    Vergennes, Charles Gravier, comte de
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    8 May 1782

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    “From Benjamin Franklin to Vergennes, 8 May 1782,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Franklin/01-37-02-0196. [Original source: The Papers of Benjamin Franklin, vol. 37, March 16 through August 15, 1782, ed. Ellen R. Cohn. New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 2003, p. 285.]

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