1From Thomas Jefferson to Conrad Alexandre Gérard, 8 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
The General Assembly of Virginia at their first Session which was held after the conclusion of the Treaties of Alliance and Commerce between his most Christian Majesty and the American Congress, tho’ seeing that fortunate event in all its importance, yet omitted to give it their particular approbation, entertaining a daily hope that the Confederation of the united States would be acceded to by...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Conrad Alexandre Gérard, 2[2] June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai reçu la lettre dont V. E. m’a honoré au nom de l’assemblée generale de Virginie ainsi que l’expedition autentique de l’acte que cette assemblée a passé pour ratifier les traités conclus entre le Roi mon maitre et les 13. Etats unis de l’Amerique Septentrionale. Je M’estime heureux d’avoir à transmettre à S. Mté. un temoignage aussi autentique de la facon de penser et des procedés d’un...