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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE​

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ENCRYPTED MESSAGE​

TO: Thierry Chevrolet, Minister of Foreign Affairs of The French Republic ( Dutchy )​

FROM: Luke Adams, Secretary of State of the United States of America

Minister Chevrolet,

Following discussions between President Sinclair and President Valérian, the White House has directed me to inform you that President Sinclair has nominated Gabriel Louis Fontenot, Esq. as the United States Ambassador to France. Mr. Fontenot is currently the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana and, of course, is fluent in French. In addition to serving as the Attorney General and an attorney in the Louisiana legal system, Mr. Fontenot is also a U.S. Air Force veteran.

If President Valérian approves his appointment, we will see to the immediate dispatch of he, his family, and State Department staff to France.​

Best regards,

Luke Adams
Secretary of State
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[Dutchy]

MINISTÈRE DES AFFAIRES ÉTRANGÈRES
AMBASSADE DE FRANCE AU POLOGNE​

PRIVATE

Luke Adams
Secretary of State
United States of America

Paris, May 2007​

Your Excellency, Mr Secretary,

I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your communication regarding the nomination by President Sinclair of Mr. Gabriel Louis Fontenot, Esq., as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the French Republic.

I have the pleasure, on behalf of Government of the French Republic, to convey that His Excellency President Valérian gives his full approval to the appointment of Mr. Fontenot as Ambassador.

I respectfully take note of Mr. Fontenot’s distinguished service, and believe his fluency in the French language will undoubtedly further contribute to the strengthening of the historic friendship and close cooperation between the French Republic and the United States of America.

Please find attached to this letter President Valérian note to President Sinclair regarding the letter of credence for Pierre Vimont to be appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the United States of America.

Please accept, Mr Secretary, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Yours sincerely,

Thierry Chevrolet

Minister of Foreign Affairs​

Digital Diplomatic Correspondence​

PALAIS DE L'ÉLYSÉE​

PRIVATE

Benjamin Valentine Sinclair
President of the United States of America

Paris, May 2007​

Mr President,

It is with great satisfaction that I inform you of my decision to accredit to you, in the quality of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the United States of America, Pierre Vimont, whose distinguished character, loyalty, and abilities offer me full assurance that he will discharge the duties entrusted to him in a manner worthy of our mutual trust.

He is particularly instructed to convey to you the expression of my highest esteem and to assure you of the unshakable friendship which unites the French Republic and the United States of America. It will be his constant endeavor to maintain and strengthen the bonds of cooperation and understanding between our two countries, which share deep historical ties and common aspirations for peace, democracy, and prosperity.

I therefore request that you receive him with goodwill and give full credence to all that he shall communicate to you in my name, particularly when he shall assure you of my best wishes for your health and happiness, as well as for the welfare and prosperity of the people of the United States of America.

Please accept, Mr. President, the renewed assurance of my highest consideration.

Yours sincerely,

Nicolas Valérian
President of the French Republic​

Digital Diplomatic Correspondence​

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