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Daniel Roberdeau to Benjamin Franklin, February 27, 1770
Philada. April 30th. [ i.e. , February 27] 1770 8 Dear Sirs If by this time you have not succeeded in [the sale of my Plantation,] according to what I…
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Letters from Daniel Roberdeau
Daniel Roberdeau was an American Founding Father and merchant residing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the time of the American War of Independence. He represented Pennsylvania from 1777 to 1779 in the Continental Congress, where he signed the Articles of Confederation. Roberdeau served as a brigadier general in the Pennsylvania state militia during the war.
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Daniel Roberdeau to Benjamin Franklin, September 28, 1770
Philada. Septr. 28th. 1770 Dear Sir I am honoured with your favour of the 11th. June which lais me under great obligation; I should not have been so tardy in…
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Daniel Roberdeau to John Adams, November 28, 1777
York Town Novr. 28th. 1777 My dear Friend I would not take pen in hand until I could reasonably suppose you safe arrived to your long wished for home, on…
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Daniel Roberdeau to Abigail Adams, January 19, 1778
York Town in Pennsilvania Jany. 19th. 1778 Dear Madam So much good sense, prudence, conjugal affection and patriotism blended in your favor to me 1 was a juster portraiture of…
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Daniel Roberdeau to Benjamin Franklin, November 3, 1778
Philad. Novr. 3d. 1778 Dear Sir Le Chevalier Mauduit Du Plessis by whose hands I received your introductory favr. last year is also the Bearer of this to acknowledge the…
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Daniel Roberdeau to Benjamin Franklin, January 5, 1779
Philada. Jany. 5th. 1779 Dear Sir As you were so polite as to enclose me a Letter from my Namesake 3 permit me the liberty of using the same Channel…
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Daniel Roberdeau to Benjamin Franklin, February 28, 1783
Daniel Roberdeau congratulates Benjamin Franklin on the anticipated peace, despite its official announcement pending. He requests Franklin's assistance in promptly delivering an enclosed item to his relatives. Roberdeau expresses gratitude for Franklin's previous help in similar matters.
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Daniel Roberdeau to Benjamin Franklin, February 26, 1784
Daniel Roberdeau thanks Benjamin Franklin for his assistance to Mr. Vanderhorst and his daughter and for supporting his son's training in refining near Paris. He requests more information about the new refining methods at Bercy and inquires about the possibility of his son working there temporarily. Roberdeau also informs Franklin of his departure from Gravesend and extends good wishes.