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silias Deane as "secret emissary, he was entrusted with three interrelated duties in Paris: to secure merchandise for commercial trade; to obtain and arrange shipment of arms, clothing, and other supplies for an army of 25,000 troops; and to convince the French government to form an alliance with the colonists against Britain. Deane arrived in Paris on July 6, 1776, unaware that Congress had just declared independence and the war had begun"
'The Undoing of silas Deane'
The Affair of silas Deane.
From Pennsylvania Packet, December 15, 1778.
"AFTER reading a few lines...."
It's like Matlock doing the reader's digest version of the treaty of Westphalia.
'The Undoing of silas Deane'
The Affair of silas Deane.
From Pennsylvania Packet, December 15, 1778.
"AFTER reading a few lines...."
It's like Matlock doing the reader's digest version of the treaty of Westphalia.
This does require believing the assurances of someone from Connecticut….
posted by GenjiandProust at 4:40 PM on July 4
posted by GenjiandProust at 4:40 PM on July 4
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