Copy of a letter from Ralph Izard to Henry Laurens. Izard complains about Benjamin Franklin and Silas Deane not informing him earlier of Mr. Gerard's journey to America. Izard also states that he will leave soon for Italy, but he has delayed his travels since the death of the elector of Bavaria has impacted the state of European politics.
A two-page letter from Ralph Izard to the Abbé Niccoli. Izard expresses his disappointment at the unwillingness of Tuscany to help the United States establish its independence, noting the excellent financial position of Tuscany.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his travels abroad. The letter addresses reading letters from the family, the end of his Mediterranean trip, his upcoming boat trip back to America, and some of his time in France.
An eleven-page letter from Ralph Izard to Henry Laurens in which Izard discusses the Treaty of Amity and Commerce and his opposition to some of its articles, as well as his subsequent quarrels with Benjamin Franklin and the French commissioners.
A handwritten, four-page letter from Marie Larmande to Susan Alston in which she informs Alston about the social season in Paris, including events hosted by Spanish and American people, and various details of her personal life.
Postcard with a black-and-white reproduction of the first panel of a tapestry at L'église Saint-Jean-Saint-François depicting the miracle of the Rue de Billetts, in which a Jew living in Paris was accused of stabbing a communion wafer, causing blood to flow from it.
A two-page letter from John Adams to Benjamin Franklin. Adams responds to the assertion of an unnamed "respectable person in America," who argued that Franklin did not oppose France's attempts to limit American fishing rights and it was only due to Adams that those rights were secured in the treaty.
Copy of a seven-page letter from Ralph Izard to Henry Laurens. Izard discusses a number of matters in the letter, including the obstacles preventing him from obtaining a loan from Genoa, his desire to go to Holland to obtain money there, and his inability to live on the payment given to him by the French commissioners. Izard also writes about some of his other quibbles with Benjamin Franklin.
Copy of a letter from Ralph Izard to Henry Laurens. Izard informs Laurens that the Treaty of Amity and Commerce has been signed, despite his protest to an article regarding molasses. Izard also discusses other matters, including his delayed learning of General Burgoyne's surrender and Benjamin Franklin's apology to Izard.
Copy of a 10-page letter from Ralph Izard to Benjamin Franklin in which Izard confronts Franklin about his conduct and lack of communication regarding the Treaty of Amity and Commerce.
A four-page letter from Ralph Izard to Henry Laurens. Izard discusses the bad conduct of Thomas Morris and its effect on the diplomatic work in France. Izard also discusses other matters, including the late sailing of the ship that was supposed to deliver cloth for his enslaved servants in South Carolina.
A four-page letter from Ralph Izard to Henry Laurens in which Izard explains that he had to stay in England to receive money from his uncle's estate and argues that he never neglected the "public call." Izard also discusses other matters, such as his appointment as a diplomat in Europe.
Copy of a five-page letter from Ralph Izard to Henry Laurens. Izard states that he is glad that Congress made some changes to the Treaty of Amity and Commerce but wishes that Laurens would write back to let him know if Congress approved of his actions. Izard also discusses other matters, including the start of the war in Germany and his happiness at learning of John Laurens's promotion.
Copy of a seven-page letter from Ralph Izard to Henry Laurens in which Izard recounts his opposition to multiple articles in the Treaty of Alliance and the Treaty of Amity and Commerce and accuses Benjamin Franklin of "tricks and chicanery." Izard also discusses some other matters, including European affairs concerning the succession of Bavaria.
Letter from Ralph Izard to Benjamin Franklin, Arthur Lee, and John Adams in which Izard inquires whether or not he should apply for a loan from the court of Genoa and if the court of France has taken its promised steps to secure trade for American merchants.
Copy of a three-page letter from Ralph Izard to the Congressional Committee of Foreign Affairs in which Izard gives an account of European politics and states that he is unable to travel to Florence in an official manner.
Copy of a letter from Arthur Lee to Ralph Izard. Lee agrees with Izard's concerns about the fifth article of the Treaty of Alliance, stating that he also wanted the article to be more specific but was ultimately overruled by his colleagues.
Letter from Ralph Izard to Arthur Lee in which Izard raises his concerns regarding the exclusion of the two Floridas from the fifth article in the Treaty of Alliance between the United States and France.
Letter from Ralph Izard to Henry Laurens in which Izard introduces Mr. Livingston, who Izards believe is "uniform in his conduct & friendly to the cause of his country."
