Gabriel Johonnot to John Adams, September 8, 1780
Boston 8th. Septr. 1780 Sir I Received your letter by the Frigate Alliance bearing date the 23d. Feby. last, 1 Inclosing an Account of my son’s Expences, on his Journey…
The Loyal Nine were nine American patriots from Boston, who met secretly to plan protests against the Stamp Act 1765 in the beginning of the American Revolution. Mostly middle class businessmen, the Loyal Nine enlisted Ebenezer Mackintosh to rally large crowds of commoners to their cause and provided the protesters with food, drink, and supplies.
Boston 8th. Septr. 1780 Sir I Received your letter by the Frigate Alliance bearing date the 23d. Feby. last, 1 Inclosing an Account of my son’s Expences, on his Journey…
Passy. 7th. May. 81. Colonel Johonnot & Son present their most respectfull compliments to His Excellency Doctr. Franklin. Will do themselves the Honor to dine with Him On Thursday Next,…
Paris. 16th. Septr. 1781. Colonel Johonnot Presents his Most Respectfull Compliments to His Excellency Doctr. Franklin, & beggs his excuse for not waiting on him in Person, as the Necessary…
Gabriel Johonnot requests Benjamin Franklin's assistance in arranging passage for his son from Geneva to Boston, entrusting him to a reliable guardian. He explains delays caused by peace negotiations and assures Franklin of prompt payment for any funds drawn. Johonnot expresses gratitude and hopes for future opportunities to show his appreciation.