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John Shaffer to Benjamin Franklin, September 26, 1781
Grand Chatlet Sepr. 26 1781 Sir My Interpreter & Attorney has Just Left me he Sais it is absolutly nessesry to Offir Securety Alltho he is Sure it will Not…
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Letters from John Shaffer
John Shaffer may refer to:John Shaffer (baseball) (1864-1926), American baseball player John Shaffer (governor) (1827-1870), American politician in the Utah Territory John B. Shaffer III, American rapper, known as Candyman John D. Shaffer (1858-1931), American politician in Iowa John H. Shaffer (1919-1997), American administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration
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John Shaffer to Benjamin Franklin, September 27, 1781
Grand Chatlet Paris 27 Sepr 1781 Sir I recved your favour 2 where you Desire to see the Dee [Deed] of my land my Attorney has made A report to…
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John Shaffer to Benjamin Franklin, September 28, 1781
Grand Chatlet Paris 27 Sept. 81 [ i.e. , September 28, 1781] 9 Sir I recved your favour of yesterday and am very much in dsposed at Present you menchen…
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John Shaffer to Benjamin Franklin, October 4, 1781
Octr 4th 81 Sir Mr Dotun calld upon me and has made a propesetion—that He would buy the Hole trackt of land On condetions that Your Exelency will Give him…
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John Shaffer to Benjamin Franklin, October 7, 1781
Grand Chatlet 7th Octr 81 Sir Mr DAutun Call’d upon me to settle this Afair with me but Has Ocation for some money As he has Expended a large sum—…
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John Shaffer to Benjamin Franklin, October 14, 1783
John Shaffer defends his honor to Benjamin Franklin, denying accusations of debt fraud and explaining that he unknowingly allowed another to misuse his signature to incur debts in Paris. He requests Franklin's intervention to prove his innocence and secure his release from confinement. Shaffer emphasizes his adherence to principles despite his unfortunate situation.
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John Shaffer to Benjamin Franklin, November 5, 1783
John Shaffer requests financial assistance from Benjamin Franklin for his subsistence during confinement, promising to repay any advances before leaving France. He seeks justice for the losses totaling £5400 Livre incurred during and after his arrest, expressing hope for fair compensation. Shaffer also acknowledges Franklin's efforts to advocate on his behalf with the King's attorney.
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John Shaffer to Benjamin Franklin, January 12, 1784
John Shaffer appeals to Benjamin Franklin for continued support in resolving his legal troubles in France, requesting Franklin to write to key officials to aid his cause. He expresses deep gratitude for Franklin's previous assistance and seeks a meeting through an intermediary to discuss the matter further. Shaffer relies on Franklin as his primary protector in navigating these difficulties.