Duc de Duras papers 1752-1756

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Duc de Duras papers 1752-1756

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Collection consists of correspondence with the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, chiefly concerned with diplomatic affairs relating to Spain (with summaries of Duras's letters and replies of the Minister, in parallel columns); and a report, 1753, by Duras on the situation in Spain. Also, correspondence of the Abbé de Frischman.

.15 linear foot (1 v.)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6315894

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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France. Ministère des affaires étrangères

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On January 30, 1785 Pierre Samuel du Pont (1739-1817) was appointed by King Louis XVI to be one of France's two Commissaires Généraux for the Ministère du Commerce Extérieur. In this capacity he reported to Finance Minister Vergennes. Du Pont sought to implement a program which included reforming the monetary and guild system and laying the foundations for a constitutional monarchy. He attempted to move toward free trade by reducing both internal customs and export duties. He ai...

Frischman, Abbé de

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Duras, Emmanuel Félicité de Durfort, duc de, 1715-1789

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Emmanuel Félicité de Durfort, Duc de Duras (1715-1789) was the French ambassador to Spain in the mid-18th century. Materials in French. From the description of Duc de Duras papers, 1752-1756. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122580435 Emmanuel Félicité de Durfort, Duc de Duras (1715-1789) was the French ambassador to Spain in the mid-18th century. Materials in French. From the guide to the Duc de Duras papers, 175...