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George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 10, The American revolution. (search)
lt the reverses of the Americans as if they had been their own; and in November, 1776, an approaching rupture with England was the subject of all conversations. Goltz to Frederic, 14 Nov., 1776. The American struggle was avowedly a war in defence of the common rights of mankind. The Prince de Montbarey, who owed his place al antagonism to England as aiming at the universal monarchy of commerce and the seas, quickened by an eagerness to forestall a seemingly imminent reconciliation Goltz to Frederic, 1 Jan., 1778. with the colonies, forced the French alliance with America. Just thirty-eight years before, when Maurepas was in the vigor of manhoodred to thwart her requests; and Necker retained her favor by never refusing them. To find an embassy for the aged, inexperienced, and incompetent father-in-law Goltz to Frederic, 9 October, 1777. of the woman whom she appeared to love the most, she did not scruple to derange the diplomatic service of the kingdom. For the momen
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 10, Chapter 3: (search)
ric to Schulenburg, 2 Dec., 1776. Frederic to Goltz, 2 Dec., 1776. That France and Spain wouldas to the effect on themselves. Frederic to Goltz, 4 March, 3 April, 11 June, 20 June, 1 July, 2ees of the peace of Westphalia. Frederic to Goltz, 14 Nov., 1776. His desire for a good undect, would confine itself to a maritime war. Goltz to Frederic, 26 Dec., 1776. The year 1777 istian majesty, was the answer of Maurepas. Goltz to Frederic, 30 Jan., 1777. On the fourteely to recur in three centuries. Frederic to Goltz, 8 Sept., 1777. The independence of the colonice all which the war will cost. Frederic to Goltz, 11 Sept., 1777. As the only way to bridley Count de Maillebois and Count d'estaing, Goltz to Frederic, 5 Oct., 1777. and which severely at of the French king, showed signs of joy, Goltz to Frederic, 7 Dec., 1777. Maurepas prepared tuld sustain their independence. Frederic to Goltz, 25 Dec., 1777. Compare Frederic to Maltzan, [10 more...]
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 10, Chapter 11: (search)
ll the Germanic body, I, one of their principal bulwarks, should fail in duty as an elector if I were willing to acquiesce in the despotism of Austria. Rather than be guilty of such weakness, I should prefer eternal war to peace. Frederic to Goltz, 9 Feb., 1778. Now is the mo- Chap. XI.} 1778. ment, he warned his minister, to exert all your power: the deaf must hear; the blind see; the lethargic wake up. Ibid., 11 Feb., 1778. Last year, he continued, I saw that France could not avoid wthe constitutions, tyrannize the liberty of voices, and establish their own absolute and unlimited power on the ruins of the ancient government. Let him who will, bear such violences: I shall oppose them till death closes my eyes. Frederic to Goltz, 27 Feb., 1778. Since France would not fulfil her guarantee of the peace of Westphalia, Frederic desired at least a formal and positive assurance of her neutrality. As to the French ministers, said he, I admire their apathy; but if I were to imi
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 10, Chapter 12: (search)
ervened. Russia had acted precipitately without intending to offend France and without proper concert with the courts of Stockholm and Copenhagen. Frederic to Goltz, 17 and 24 April, 1779. Through the explanations of the Chap. XII.} 1779 king of Prussia, every displeasure was removed from the mind of Vergennes, and his answerlightest delay on an article where the honor of her flag is so greatly interested. In truth, it is necessary not to palter in a moment so pressing. Frederic to Goltz, 14 March, 1780. Vergennes read the letter of Frederic, and by a courier despatched a copy of it to the French ambassador at Madrid, with the instruction: I sy require. Frederic received the news of the declaration in advance of others, and with all speed used his influence in its behalf at Versailles; Frederic to Goltz, 23 March, 1780. so that, for the maritime code, which came upon Great Britain as a surprise, a welcome was prepared in France and Madrid. The empress made hast
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 10, Chapter 18: (search)
ica, he urged the French ministry to send twelve thousand men to the United States, as the best way of pursuing the war actively; and Lafayette had of his own motion given the like advice to Vergennes, with whom he had formed relations of friendship. The cabinet adopted the measure in its principle, but vacillated as to the number of the French contingent. For the command Count de Rochambeau was selected, not by court favor, but from the consideration in which he was held by the troops. Goltz to Frederic, 3 March, 1780. On the tenth of July, Admiral de Ternay with a squadron of ten Chap. XVIII.} 1780. July 10. ships of war, three of them ships of the line, convoyed the detachment of about six thousand men with Rochambeau into the harbor of Newport. To an address from the general assembly of Rhode Island, then sitting in Newport, the count answered: The French troops are restrained by the strictest discipline; and, acting under General Washington, will live with the Americans a