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Amelia Barry to Benjamin Franklin, July 25, 1777
Tunis 25th July 1777 I did myself the honor of writing to you my ever-revered Friend, the 25th. Feb. and 3 inst. but as I am doubtful of their having…
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Letters from Amelia Barry
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Amelia Barry to Benjamin Franklin, June 5, 1778
Tunis 5th[–30] June 1778 Most Dear Sir, With unfeigned timidity I once more venture to address you, apprehendsive of your thinking me troublesome and impertinent, after the discouragement I ought…
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Amelia Barry to Benjamin Franklin, September 1, 1780
Leghorn 1st Sept. 1780 Most Dear Sir, An English Paper mentions that you are actually preparing to return to America; I hope it is not true: Surely you will not…
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Amelia Barry to Benjamin Franklin, September 20, 1782
Pisa 20th 7bre 1782 My Dear Sir, Docr. Burrows, the Gentleman who will have the honor to present you this letter, is one of the few friends to whom I…
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Amelia Barry to Benjamin Franklin, February 21, 1783
Amelia Barry congratulates Benjamin Franklin on the successful conclusion of the American Revolution and the independence of America, expressing personal joy despite her modest circumstances. She wishes Franklin peace in his later years and hopes the new nation will flourish in virtue and greatness. Barry also thanks Franklin for considering her recommendation of Doctor Burrows.
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Amelia Barry to Benjamin Franklin, March 24, 1784
Pisa 24th March 1784 My Dear Sir, Mr. Partridge, one of the principal Merchants at Leghorn, 6 and who is universally esteemed for his knowledge and virtue, will have the…
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Amelia Barry to Benjamin Franklin, April 3, 1784
Pisa 3d April 1784. My Dear Sir, After I had given Mr. Partridge a letter for you, 8 it occurred to me that we are famous at this Place for…