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The Paris Treaty of 1783, also known as the Paris Peace Treaty, ended the United States' war for independence. Richard Oswald, chief negotiator under the Earl of Shelburne, and as the Secretary of State represented England. David Harley represented Britain, and for the United States, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay, all of who signed the treaty, represented America on September 3, 1783 in Paris, France. The surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown in 1781 marked the end …

…delegations met in Paris, France to formalize Great Britain's recognition of the promising United States of America. The discussions culminated in the Paris Peace Treat revolutionists and the British. By early 1783, Americans, notably Benjamin Franklin and John Adams, were working on a negotiated settlement with the British. American and British delegations met in Paris, France to formalize Great Britain's recognition of the promising United States of America. The discussions culminated in the Paris Peace Treaty.