Joshua Johnson to American Commissioners, October 2, 1777
Paris 2d October 1777. Gentlemen I propose to fit out two or three Vessells on my return to England and send to Lisbon, to Load with Salt which I purpose…
Paris 2d October 1777. Gentlemen I propose to fit out two or three Vessells on my return to England and send to Lisbon, to Load with Salt which I purpose…
Nantes 6 Mar 79. Honble. Sir I have the honour to acknowledge the Receit of your polite and much esteemed favour of the 28 Ultimo 4 for which and your…
Nantes 27 Mar. 1779 Honble. Sir I rece’d the Honour of your favour of the 17 Instant. I am particularly obliged to you for the trouble you have taken with…
Nantes 11 May 1779 Honbl. Sir. I did myself the honour of Incloseing you some American News Papers the 29 Ultimo which I hope you got safe. Inclosed you have…
Nantes 30 Octo. 1781 Sir I am this day honord with your polite favour of the 20 Idem covering two Letters one for the President of Congress and the other…
Joshua Johnson informs Benjamin Franklin that he and his wife will visit Franklin as invited, apologizing for a delayed response due to late receipt of Franklin’s invitation. He also conveys that Mr. and Mrs. Ridley intend to attend Franklin on the same day. The letter serves as a polite confirmation of their planned visit.
Coopers Row. 19 July 1797. Dear Sir In consequence of what M rs. Johnson tells me, had passed between you & her on Sunday, I am induced to believe that…
Geo. Town 1 December 1798. Dear Sir The only Letter I have receved from you since my arrival in this Country is dated the 11 October 1797 nor have I…
Washington 18 August 1800 Dear Sir I have not been inattentive to your request, to make inquiry of the Price of Hay, Straw, Oates & Wood, for the first, I…