Joshua Barney to Benjamin Franklin, January 7, 1783
LOrient Jany. 7th. 83 Dr Sir I recd. your Dispatches last night Accompanied with the Money, 6 which is all onbd & Shall Sail in the Morning if the Wind…
Joshua Barney was an American naval officer who served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War and in the French Navy during the French Revolutionary Wars. He later achieved the rank of commodore in the United States Navy and served in the War of 1812.
LOrient Jany. 7th. 83 Dr Sir I recd. your Dispatches last night Accompanied with the Money, 6 which is all onbd & Shall Sail in the Morning if the Wind…
Joshua Barney informs Benjamin Franklin that he has shipped three barrels and a box of seeds to Rouen and expresses gratitude for Franklin's offer of assistance, which he declines due to his limited time and responsibilities with his ship. He also mentions lacking the nuts Franklin referred to but offers to bring some on his next voyage. Barney closes with respectful regards.
Baltimore Aug t: 23 d. 1788: Sir, Since I had the honor to Command the packett-ship Genr l. Washington. in 84. I have lived at this place in hopes long…