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Letters from Giuseppe Bartoli

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Giuseppe Bartoli to Benjamin Franklin, March 30, 1783

From Giuseppe Bartoli
To Benjamin Franklin
March 30, 1783

Giuseppe Bartoli sends Benjamin Franklin a more accurate English translation of his Italian verses predicting the success of the American War of Independence, along with a French translation by Mlle Leclerc. He entrusts M. L’Heritier, a multilingual lawyer, to deliver these documents in person and express Bartoli’s deep respect for Franklin. Bartoli acknowledges Franklin as a great philosopher and admired minister.

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Giuseppe Bartoli to Benjamin Franklin, April 11, 1783

From Giuseppe Bartoli
To Benjamin Franklin
April 11, 1783

Giuseppe Bartoli expresses deep gratitude to Benjamin Franklin for a medal he received, praising its design and craftsmanship. He acknowledges Franklin’s kindness in sending it ahead of the official distribution and shares a poetic description he composed in honor of the medal. Bartoli conveys his profound respect and esteem for Franklin throughout the letter.

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