The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 12

The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 12

THE LETTERS OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, SILAS DEANE, JOHN ADAMS, JOHN JAY, ARTHUR LEE, WILLIAM LEE, RALPH IZARD, FRANCIS DANA, WILLIAM CARMICHAEL, HENRY LAURENS, JOHN LAURENS, M. DE LAFAYETTE, M. DUMAS, AND OTHERS, CONCERNING THE FOREIGN RELATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES DURING THE WHOLE REVOLUTION; ALSO, THE ENTIRE CORRESPONDENCE OF THE FRENCH MINISTERS, GERARD AND LUZERNE, WITH CONGRESS. Published under the Direction of the President of the United States, from the original Manuscripts in the Department of State, conformably to a Resolution of Congress, of March 27th, 1818. Little probability of being able to raise an adequate revenue.The people are unaccustomed to taxation.Large sums must be applied to extinguishing the public debt and calling in the depreciated paper currency.France must be relied on to assist in this emergency.Important advantages will result to France herself from this step. Requests him to communicate this letter to M. de Lafayette.Confusion of the public accounts.Account of his efforts to obtain supplies from the States.Difficulties attending this attempt.Causes of the difficulties.Endeavors to settle past accounts, and to procure funds for the public debt.Prospect as to future supplies in the United States.Statement of the supplies already furnished by France.Account of his correspondence with M. de la Luzerne on the drawing of bills by Mr Morris, and the amount due by the French Court.Disposition of moneys remaining in Dr Franklin's hands.Languor of the States in providing for the expenses of the war.Necessity of further aid from France. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 42413
Author: Sparks, Jared
Release Date: Mar 25, 2013
Format: eBook
Language: English

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Editor: Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866