CHARLES GRAVIER VERGENNES

$300.00
60047-70

(1719 - 1787) French foreign minister who supplied secret aid to Washington’s army and supported open alliance with the United States in 1778. Manuscript D.S. 1p. folio, Versailles, [?] 12, 1787, a document requesting the return of a gentleman to London. Boldly signed "De Vergennes" at conclusion, and bearing a secretarial signature of Louis. Folds, light foxing, overall very good condition.