Elkanah, Jr Watson to John Adams, May 5, 1780
Nantes. 5th. May. 1780 Sir Yesterday I was honour’d with an answer to my Epistle; 1 for which permit me Sir with gratitude to acknowledge your goodness, I flatter my…
Patriots were colonists of the Thirteen Colonies who rejected British rule during the American Revolution. Many Patriots served in multiple capacities.
Nantes. 5th. May. 1780 Sir Yesterday I was honour’d with an answer to my Epistle; 1 for which permit me Sir with gratitude to acknowledge your goodness, I flatter my…
Elkanah Watson Jr. writes from London to Benjamin Franklin in April 1783, offering his respectful compliments and sending Franklin several papers. The letter serves as a brief formal communication accompanying the enclosed documents.
London 30 th April 1783. Sir If a disinterested wish to contribute to the Glory & happiness of America will sufficiently plead my excuse, for the liberty I take in…
Albany. 26 th. Dece r. 1790 Sir I have unexpectedly been hon’d with a letter from your Excellency. 1 The present edition of the Little performance I sent you, consists…