Vergennes, Charles Gravier, comte de, 1719-1787

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French statesman.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Versailles, to an unidentified recipient, 1777 Oct. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270583336

French foreign minister.

From the description of Letter, 1779 Feb. 13, Versailles, to John Adams. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 173971950

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Epithet: Comte de Vergennes

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referencedIn Benjamin Franklin Papers Part 14 -- Materials held at the University of Pennsylvania, 1705-1788 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Choiseul correspondence 1777-1781 Choiseul correspondence William L. Clements Library
creatorOf Louis XVIII, King of France, 1755-1824. Marriage contract of Pierre Joseph de Colonia and Marthe Louise Elizabeth Manoway (or Manoury), 1786 Oct. 1. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn George Montagu, 4th Duke of Manchester papers 1779-1788 Manchester, George Montagu 4th Duke of, papers William L. Clements Library
creatorOf Vergennes, Charles Gravier, Comte de, 1717-1787. Autograph letter signed : Versailles, to an unidentified recipient, 1777 Oct. 4. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn Louis XVI, King of France, 1754-1793. Louis XVI's signature, 1784 July 27. Texas Christian University
creatorOf Vergennes, Charles Gravier, Comte de, 1717-1787. Autograph signature to passport : to M. Boullongne deNogent, 1785 Jun. 22. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn John Laurens papers. South Carolina Historical Society
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creatorOf NORTH (SHEFFIELD PARK) PAPERS. Vol. IV (ff. 159). Correspondence and papers relating to the war in the Americas, negotiations with France, and the aftermath; 1760-1784, n.d. Partly French. Partly printed.North America: Correspondence and papers of Lo..., 1760-1784 British Library
creatorOf Manchester, George Montagu, Duke of, 1737-1788. George Montagu, 4th Duke of Manchester papers, 1779-1788. William L. Clements Library
referencedIn Du Pont de Nemours, Pierre Samuel, 1739-1817. Papers, 1757-1836. Hagley Museum & Library
creatorOf Pierres, Philippe-Denis, 1741-1808. [Letters written to Benjamin Franklin, May 7, 1777-September 10, 1785] Newberry Library
referencedIn Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de, 1725-1807. Papers of Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau 1777-1794. Library of Congress
referencedIn France. Contrôleur Général de Commerce. Records relating to government support for iron and glass manufacturing, 1774-1789. Hagley Museum & Library
referencedIn Saint James School collection, 1777-1847. Library of Congress
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referencedIn Autograph File, L, 1641-1976. Houghton Library
referencedIn Benjamin Franklin Papers Part 2 -- Letters to Franklin, 1777 January-1778 March American Philosophical Society
creatorOf Vergennes, Charles Gravier, Comte de, 1717-1787. Autograph letter signed : Versailles, to the Marquis de Lafayette, 1782 Jan. 23. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn Castle-Bache Collection, 1683-1922 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866. Collection of documents concerning the American Revolution, 1740-1866 Houghton Library
creatorOf Vergennes, Charles Gravier, comte de, 1719-1787. Letter, 1779 Feb. 13, Versailles, to John Adams. Boston Athenaeum
referencedIn Franklin-Bache Papers, 1707-1799 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Auckland, William Eden, baron, 1744-1814. Papers, 1786-1787 [microform]. Hagley Museum & Library
referencedIn Benjamin Franklin Papers Part 5 -- Letters to Franklin, 1779 December-1780 December American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826. Notes on a Conversation with Comte de Vergennes, 1785 December 09, n.p. William & Mary Libraries
referencedIn Smith, Eleuthera du Pont, 1806-1876. Papers, 1816-1876. Hagley Museum & Library
creatorOf Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. ALS, 1779 March 14 : Passy, to His Excellency, Count De Vergennes. Copley Press, J S Copley Library
referencedIn STUART PAPERS. Vol. V. (ff. 398). Miscellaneous papers of the Stuart family, viz.:-1. A few miscellaneous accompts and papers, 17th-19th centt.; including (f. 1) a copy of a deed by "Maria Giuseppa" [Mary Beatrice] of Modena [Queen of James II. of E..., 17th century-19th century British Library
referencedIn PHELPS PAPERS. Vol. V. (ff. 224). 7 Dec. 1764--29 March, 1765. 1. Letters to R. Phelps from (a) D. A. S. Cosby; Copenhagen, 26 March, 1765. f. 215;-(b) Sir J. Goodricke; Stockholm, 2 Febr. 1765. f. 144;-(c) W. Gordon.; Ratisbon, 14 Jan., 14 March, 17... British Library
referencedIn Benjamin Franklin Papers Part 6 -- Letters to Franklin, 1781-1782 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Cooper, Samuel, 1725-1783. Papers of Samuel Cooper, 1718-1798. Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens
referencedIn Vol. I, 1764 – 1777.William Eden, 1st Baron Auckland: Correspondence and papers: 1764-1813, n.d.Eden family; Barons and Earl of Auckland: Correspondence and papers of and rel. to: 1688-1879, n.d.includes:f. 1 Sir James Macdonald, 8th Baronet; mathe..., 1764-1777 British Library
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referencedIn Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, Papers, 1777-1794 Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
creatorOf Pierres, Philippe-Denis, 1741-1808. [Letters written to Benjamin Franklin, May 7, 1777-September 10, 1785] Newberry Library
referencedIn Benjamin Franklin Papers Part 8 -- Letters to Franklin, 1783 December-1786 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Benjamin Franklin Papers Part 7 -- Letters to Franklin, 1783 January-November American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Benjamin Franklin Papers Part 13 -- Miscellaneous Franklin Materials, 1640-1791 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Vol. viii. (ff. 486). Aug. 1782-Star. 1785.Ireland: Resolutions of Parliament conc. trade with England: 1785.includes:ff. 1, 14, 53, 95, 106, 332, 190, 208, 250, 268, 302, 307, 312, 319, 328, 385, 459, 465 George Spencer, 3rd Duke of Marlborough: Cor... British Library
referencedIn Du Pont, H. A. (Henry Algernon), 1838-1926. Papers, 1843-1926. Hagley Museum & Library
creatorOf Beaumarchais, Pierre Augustin Caron de, 1732-1799. ALS, 1783 April 17, Paris, [France], to Charles (comte de Vergennes) Gravier, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Copley Press, J S Copley Library
referencedIn American Philosophical Society Archives. Record Group IIa, 1743-1806 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn France. Ministère des affaires étrangères. Records, 1783-1797 [microform]. Hagley Museum & Library
referencedIn Jones, Joseph, 1727-1805. Papers, 1766-1841, bulk: 1766-1792. Massachusetts Historical Society
referencedIn Johnsonian Miscellanies, extra-illustrated, 1538-1900 (inclusive);, 1738-1866 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn LETTERS in cipher, relating to American affairs; 1777-1781 mostly copies; with deciphering, viz:-1. [Victor Amadeus II.] King , of Sardinia to the Marquis de Cordon Turin, 26 Apr.. 1777. Fr. f. 1. 2. D. H. [supposed to be David Hartly, M.P. for Hull..., 1777-1781 British Library
referencedIn Thomas Addis Emmet collection, 1483-1876 (bulk:1700-1800) New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834. Papers, 1457-1990 (bulk: 1736-1880) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Otto, Bodo, 1711-1787. Copy of M. Otto letter, [19--?]. Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library
referencedIn Vol. CLII. (ff. 318). Diplomatic Correspondence 1-22 June, 1752.George II of England: Correspondence of the Duke of Newcastle, Sec. of State, etc.: 1727 -1760.: Home.includes:ff. 1, 45, 47, 77, 86, 280, 307, 313 Sir Benjamin Keene, KB; diplomatist: ... British Library
referencedIn Miscellaneous Benjamin Franklin Collections, 1710-1822 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Vol. x. (ff. 460). Mar.-July, 1786.George III of England: Negotiations with France for commercial treaty: 1786.Louis XVI of France: Negotiations of W. Eden for commercial treaty with: 1786.Trade and Commerce: Correspondence nd papers relating to a co... British Library
creatorOf Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792. Arthur Lee papers, 1741-1882 (inclusive), 1766-1787 (bulk). Houghton Library
creatorOf Georgel, Jean François, Abbé, 1731-1813. Autograph letter signed : Paris, to the Comte de Vergennes, 1779 Oct. 22. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn MISCELLANEOUS PRIVATE LETTERS, etc., English and foreign; 1613-1818:-1. [Richard Butler, 3rd Viscount] Mountgarrett, to Sir Williain Andrewes, Knt., with a present of a goshawk, etc.; Ballyne, 12 Sept. 1613. f 1. 2. [Henry Percy, 9th Earl of] North... British Library
creatorOf Louis XVI, King of France, 1754-1793. Autograph letter signed : place not specified, to [Charles Gravier, Comte de Vergennes?], 1783 Sept. 24. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn Vol. ix. (ff. 456). Apr. 1785-Feb. 1786.includes:ff. 1, 51, 100, 243, 282, 318, 365, 385, 415, 445 449 John Lees, Secretary to the Irish Post Office: Letters to Lord Auckland: 1776-1800. ff. 5, 21, 440, 443 Hugh Elliot, diplomatist: Correspondence w... British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXXI (ff. 375). Sept.-Nov. 1786.includes:f. 1 Admiral Philip Affleck, glass manufacturer: Letters to the 1st Earl of Liverpool: 1786-1788. ff. 2, 66 James Macpherson, Translator of Ossian, afterwards Agent for the Nawab of Arcot, and MP for Ca... British Library
referencedIn (VIII. ff.271). Sept. 1752-Aug. 1753.Hugh Valence Jones, Clerk in Secretary of State's Office afterwards Solicitor to the Treasury: Letters to the 1st Lord Hardwicke: 1748-1763.includes:f. 1 Baron Georg von Spangenberg,; Minister of State to the Elec... British Library
referencedIn VOL. II.-Powers of attorney and other documents, for the sale, transfer, or receipt of South Sea Stock; with Autograph Signatures, and, in most cases, with seals; executed by the following persons:-Maria Henrietta, Duchess dowager of Arenberg [widow ..., 1494-1830 British Library
creatorOf University of Pennsylvania. Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1784-1934, n.d. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
creatorOf Deane, Silas, 1737-1789. ALS, 1776 Dec. 1, Paris, to Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes. Rosenbach Museum & Library
referencedIn Benjamin Franklin Papers Part 13 -- Miscellaneous Franklin Materials, 1640-1791 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Edmond Charles Genet Papers, 1734-1895, (bulk 1789-1793) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
creatorOf Vergennes, Charles Gravier, 1717-1787. Letter, 1773 September 16, Stockholm, to an unidentified recipient. Dartmouth College Library
referencedIn Vol. II, 1778-1834.Eden family; Barons and Earl of Auckland: Correspondence and papers of and rel. to: 1688-1879, n.d.includes:f. 1 Paul Wentworth, MP; British agent: Correspondence with Lord Auckland: 1777, 1778.ff. 1, 1b Edward Bancroft, MD; FR..., 1778-1834 British Library
referencedIn Louis XVI, King of France, 1754-1793. Louis XVI's signature, 1784 July 27. University of Chicago Library
referencedIn Thomas Jefferson Papers, 1606-1943, (bulk 1775-1826) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
creatorOf France. First consular treaty between France and the United States, 1784-1788, Versailles. Rosenbach Museum & Library
referencedIn Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834. Papers, 1457-1990 (bulk: 1736-1880) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Vol. CLV. (ff. 386). Diplomatic Correspondence 21 Aug.-14 Oct. 1752.George II of England: Correspondence of the Duke of Newcastle, Sec. of State, etc.: 1727 -1760.: Home.includes:ff. 1, 64, 108, 159, 227, 270, 331, 351 John Walton: Letters to the Du... British Library
referencedIn VERS et chansons sur M. Caron dit De Beaumarchais;-Différentes notes et lettres sur Beaumarchais, 1773-1789 ;-Printed tract intitled, " Observations grammaticales et morales sur Figaro, suivies de quelques réflexions sur les trente volumes des OEuvre..., 1773-1789 British Library
referencedIn Letter from John Jay to the Count de Vergennes National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Washington Irving's Life of George Washington Volume VIII, miscellany, 1776-1816 Cornell University Library
creatorOf Louis XVI, King of France, 1754-1793. Passport signed : Versailles, 1778 Sept. 10. Pierpont Morgan Library.
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referencedIn Letter from John Jay to the Count de Vergennes National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Letter from John Adams to Comte de Vergennes National Archives at Washington, D.C
referencedIn Despatch from Benjamin Franklin, Passy, to Comte de Vergennes National Archives at Washington, D.C
creatorOf Copy of a Letter from Comte de Vergennes to John Adams National Archives at Washington, D.C
creatorOf Copy of a Letter from Comte de Vergennes to John Adams Informing That He Would Communicate Through Benjamin Franklin in the Future National Archives at Washington, D.C
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Versailles A8 FR
Dijon A1 FR
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Death 1787-02-13

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