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Earlier Commissioner to France
- When
- November 1777
- Where
- Paris
In November 1777 Adams learned he was named commissioner to France, joining Franklin and Arthur Lee in Paris.
In November 1777, Adams learned that he was to be named commissioner to France, replacing Silas Deane and joining Franklin and Arthur Lee in Paris to negotiate an alliance with the French. He arrived in France aboard the Boston on April 1, learning that France had agreed to an alliance with the United States on February 6. This earlier commission preceded his later ministerial role.
Sources
- John Adams Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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