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The Federal Ledger

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Portrait of Silas Deane
Connecticut
Silas Deane
First Diplomat

Silas Deane

1737–1789Connecticut
Commissioner to France

Most Important Quote

Without French powder, we are only farmers with anger.
Silas Deane

Biography

First American sent abroad as a diplomat. Secured early French aid before Franklin arrived in Paris.

Stances

Patriot, later accused of corruption, defended himself in exile.

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