Charles William Frédéric Dumas or Charles Guillaume Frédéric Dumas was a man of letters living in the Dutch Republic who served as an American diplomat during the American Revolution.
Lahaie 25 Aout 1783 Mr. Adams, après une apparition subite & courte ici, m’ayant déclaré son intention de rompre son ménage ici, 4 & averti de prendre mes mesures pour…
Charles-Guillaume-Frédéric Dumas requests Benjamin Franklin to forward an enclosed letter to the Congress, preferably through trusted contacts like Mr. Thaxter or Mr. Barclai, to avoid delays or loss. He also informs Franklin about continuing to draw on his funds for his annual subsistence while awaiting Congress's approval.
Lahaie 23e.[–27] Janvier 8 1784 Monsieur Dans l’espérance que vous avez bien reçu, & eu la bonté d’acheminer mes précédentes pour le Congrès, & notamment mon No. 37 du 18e.…
Charles-Guillaume-Frédéric Dumas informs Benjamin Franklin that he has finally received a delayed package containing important papers and requests timely updates on the expected negotiations between the Duke of Dorset and Dutch plenipotentiaries regarding the conversion of preliminary articles into a definitive treaty. He also inquires about Franklin's health and asks Franklin's son to promptly forward an enclosed letter to the Congress.
Charles-Guillaume-Frédéric Dumas sends a dispatch to Benjamin Franklin in 1784, requesting Franklin to forward it to the Congress and to Mr. Van Berckel via the next available ship. He assures the accuracy of the report and asks William Franklin to confirm receipt and inform him of their well-being.
Lahaie 12e. Aout 1784 Monsieur, Dans l’espérance que ma derniere, avec les incluses, est bien parvenue, voici No. 44 pour le Congrès, qu’il trouvera sans doute tres interessante. 3 Je…