John Bassett Moore Books

This important historical document collects the diplomatic correspondence of the fledgling United States during the early years of its existence. Featuring letters and dispatches from such luminaries as John Jay and Benjamin Franklin, this book offers a unique and invaluable perspective on the nation's early foreign relations.

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This three-volume set contains an invaluable collection of diplomatic letters, reports, and documents from the Revolutionary period of American history. Edited and compiled under the auspices of the US Department of State, and featuring the work of renowned historians Francis Wharton and John Bassett Moore, The Revolutionary Diplomatic Correspondence of the United States spans the years 1775 to 1783 and offers a unique glimpse into the political and military struggles that led to American independence.