Vergennes to the American Commissioners
ALS: Boston Public Library
<Versailles, April 15, 1778, in French: I return you the document
in English and the letter from your friend that you sent
me by M. de Sartine. Your correspondent characterizes that
document well, impolitic in relation to France and malignly
insidious in relation to the United States; the intention of
separating you from your friends shows throughout. Congress
will surely avoid a trap that would endanger your independence.
I was sorry to be out when you called to give me Mr. Adams’
credentials.>
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