France–Republic of Texas relations
France – Republic of Texas relations refers to the historical foreign relations between the Republic of Texas and France. Relations began in September 1839 when France appointed Alponse Dubois de Saligny to serve as chargé d'affaires. Relations officially ceased upon annexation of Texas by the United States.
French Recognition of Texan Independence
France was one of the few nations to grant official recognition of Texas on September 25, 1839. In 1841 The French opened an embassy in Austin, and Texas opened an embassy in Paris.[1]
Trade
Texas exported Cotton and other raw materials to France, while France exported Iron, Machinery and finished goods to Texas.[2] Both the French and Texan Navies patroled the Gulf of Mexico, though while the French Navy was never at war with Mexican Navy while The Texan navy was.[3] French ships began making less frequent visits to Mexican Ports, and more often traded with Texas.[4]
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