The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 09

Step into the hidden world of 18th‑century diplomacy as the voices of America’s founding statesmen echo across oceans. This volume gathers the candid letters of Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, John Jay, and many others, revealing how they navigated fragile alliances with France, Spain, and the fledgling Prussian court while the Revolution raged at home. Their words blend political strategy, personal ambition, and the urgent hope of securing vital support for a new nation.

Among the most vivid threads is the correspondence of William Carmichael, a Maryland native who moved from Paris to Berlin, then to Madrid, acting as a key liaison between Congress and European powers. His dispatches capture the challenges of conveying American interests, the intrigue of courtly negotiations, and the everyday hardships of travel and illness. Listeners will gain a rare, intimate glimpse of the diplomatic chessboard that helped shape the United States long before its Constitution was written.