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Title: Resolution, United States. Congress, 1782 October 04; United States. Congress. Resolution
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11587
Description: Congress resolves that a peace agreement can only be made in both the United States and France agree. They give the ministers plenipotentiary full authority over the truce for them. Congress expresses concern that the British desire to continue to exert control over the United States. Consequently, they request that the States be vigilant against the "machinations of the Enemy".; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794
Date: 1782-10-04; 2022

Title: Agreement on packets boats, 1777 March 01; Agreement re packet boats
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9445
Description: Copy of agreement between Ray de Chaumont, Benjamin Franklin, and Silas Deane on the movement of packets boats. Franklin and Deane, on behalf of the United States Congress, brokered an agreement that boats with packets and goods would not be impeded from port and that de Chaumont would be financially responsible for the boats. In return, de Chaumont would be paid a certain amount per boat.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Economy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794
Date: 1777-03; 2022

Title: Paine, Thomas to Benjamin Franklin, 1777 June 20; Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9312
Description: Thomas Paine writes to Benjamin Franklin about his appointment as Secretary to the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paine describes how he found out that Franklin was departing for France and that it was in the New York Newspapers within four days of his departure. Paine relays that he was concerned that the British would use this information. Paine informs Franklin that he sent him three sets of The Crisis. He continues by describing his next writing, "the first volume of the Revolution of America" and requests Franklin send him relevant materials for the book.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794
Date: 1777-06-20; 2022

Title: Benjamin Franklin and Silas Deane's Account with Ferdinand Grand, 1777 January 31 - 1777 June 10; Franklin's and Deane's account with Ferdinand Grand
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9217
Description: Benjamin Franklin's and Silas Deane's account with Ferdinand Grand.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Economy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794
Date: 1777; 2022

Title: Resolution, United States. Congress, 1782 October 17; United States. Congress. Resolution
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11592
Description: Congress requests that their ministers regularly update them on the peace negotiations; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794
Date: 1782-10-17; 2022

Title: Wharton, Samuel to Benjamin Franklin, 1776 December 21; Wharton, Samuel, 1732-1800. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9391
Description: Letter from Samuel Wharton to Benjamin Franklin apprising him about the reaction to the Revolution in England and the disconcerntment over B. Franklin's arrival in France. Wharton spends considerable time discussing parliment's decision in regard to the colonies and the war. He also discusses his own belief and support of independence from Britain. Wharton also encodes intelligence in the letter and provides B. Franklin with the person who has the key.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794
Date: 1776-12-21; 2022

Title: Carmichael, William to Benjamin Franklin, 1782 August 20; Carmichael, William. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11277
Description: William Carmichael writes to Benjamin Franklin to inform him that he had drawn a bill under his name. He also writes about matters of diplomacy, describing how the Spanish court engaged with diplomats. Carmichael describes his encounters with the new Prussian Minister. Carmichael discusses the news that the Empress of Russia has ordered her diplomats to recognize the United States. He explains that he is frustrated by the lack of information he is given by other American diplomats. At the end of the letter, Carmichael discusses contemporary literature including, Tomás de Yriarte (or Iriarte), Fábulas literarias en verso castellano. He asks Franklin to send Richard Cumberland's Anecdotes of Eminent Painters in Spain, during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Lived Experience; Diplomacy; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794; Jay, John, 1745-1829; Floridablanca, José Moñino y Redondo, conde de, 1728-1808
Date: 1782-08-20; 2022

Title: Resolution, United States. Congress, 1782 December 03; United States. Congress. Resolution
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11348
Description: Congress agrees to the Secretary of Foreign Affairs request to reign his office.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794; Livingston, Robert R., 1718-1775
Date: 1782-12-03; 2022

Title: Resolution, United States. Congress, 1782 November 12; United States. Congress. Resolution
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11541
Description: Congress resolves that Thomas Jefferson should be appointed as a minister plenipotentiary for the peace negotiations in France.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794; Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Date: 1782-11-12; 2022