Adams, John, 1735-1826 to Elbridge Gerry re: efforts to persuade French to send reinforcements
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03726 Author/Creator: Adams, John, 1735-1826 Place Written: Braintree, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 September 1779 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 24.7 x 18.4 cm. Order a Copy
Talks about his efforts to persuade France to reinforce D'Estaing's fleet, his discussions with Genet, his relations with Lee and Franklin, and describing Lafayette's arrival in Paris to plead America's cause.
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