In 1776, after the Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Franklin was sent by Congress to France to serve there as U.S. Commissioner. From this ambassadorial post he worked to gain French diplomatic, military, and financial support for the American cause. It is here, from 1776-1782, that he did his most important work. Yet his letters from this period are scarce, to put it mildly. They are prized for their rarity and the importance of the work being done. The Raab Collection's latest offerings include a rare Autograph Letter Signed from Franklin, from Paris.
Fresh From Discussing Rochambeau’s Arrival in America With the King At Versailles, Benjamin Franklin Learns of John Adams' Appointment to Negotiate With the Dutch and Other Intelligence Sent from Congress
In a letter to Congress's emissary, he notes his recent meeting at Versailles, where he discussed Rochambeau's arrival A very uncommon letter of Franklin from Passy, his diplomatic seat, while negotiating and implementing the U.S. alliance with France https://www.raabcollection.com/american-history-autographs/benjamin-franklin-1780
