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Drafting of the Provisional Treaty
- When
- November 30, 1782
- Where
- Paris
American and British representatives drafted a provisional treaty on November 30, 1782, after months of negotiation in Paris.
Peace negotiations had begun in Paris in April 1782, following the fall of Frederick North's government on March 20 in the wake of the defeat at Yorktown. Talks continued through the summer, and the American delegation believed it could secure better terms by negotiating directly with the British. The provisional treaty was drafted on November 30, 1782.
Sources
- Treaty of Paris (1783) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
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