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On March 3, 1837, US President Andrew Jackson appointed Alcée La Branche American chargé d ' affaires to the Republic of Texas, thus officially recognizing Texas as an independent republic.

France granted official recognition of Texas on September 25, 1839, appointing Alponse Dubois de Saligny to serve as chargé d ' affaires.

The French Legation was built in 1841, and still stands in Austin as the oldest frame structure in the city.

Conversely, the Republic of Texas embassy in Paris was located in what is now the Hotel de Vendome, adjacent to the Place Vendôme in Paris ' 2e arrondissement.