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Philippe-Denis Pierres to Benjamin Franklin, October 22, 1781
Paris le 22. 8bre. 1781 Monsieur, M. Fournier m’a remis de votre part les deux mains de papier que vous avez bien voulu lui donner pour moi. 1 Je l’avois…
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Letters from Philippe-Denis Pierres
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Philippe-Denis Pierres to Benjamin Franklin, September 18, 1782
Paris, 18 7bre. 1782. Monsieur, J’ai l’honneur de vous adresser un Exemplaire du Manuel d’Epictete en Grec que je viens d’Imprimer. Cet Exemplaire est tiré Sur le Papier que vous…
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Philippe-Denis Pierres to Benjamin Franklin, December 14, 1782
Paris 14 Xbre. 1782. Monsieur, J’ai l’honneur de vous adresser le sr. saudot auquel vous pouvez remettre les deux alphabets que vous voulez bien me prêter. Je me ferai un…
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Philippe-Denis Pierres to Benjamin Franklin, May 5, 1783
Philippe-Denis Pierres sends Benjamin Franklin 300 copies of a publication titled L’Explication de la médaille along with additional sheets completing the Constitutions. He expresses a desire to meet Franklin on the upcoming Wednesday if he is available. Pierres closes with respectful and humble regards, also extending polite greetings to Franklin's son.
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Philippe-Denis Pierres to Benjamin Franklin, June 7, 1783
Philippe-Denis Pierres sends Benjamin Franklin a complete copy of all printed American constitutions and requests Franklin's final decision regarding them. He also inquires whether Franklin has written to the French Keeper of the Seals and asks for an order specifying the number of bound or unbound copies desired. Pierres conveys his respectful regards to Franklin.
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Philippe-Denis Pierres to Benjamin Franklin, August 25, 1783
Philippe-Denis Pierres informs Benjamin Franklin that the Duke de la Rochefoucauld requests a dozen fine paper copies of the American Constitutions, which Pierres has prepared beyond his own allotment. Pierres asks Franklin to send the copies directly to the Duke and expresses hope for a promised meeting that has yet to occur.
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Philippe-Denis Pierres to Benjamin Franklin, October 2, 1783
Philippe-Denis Pierres informs Benjamin Franklin that he has sent fifty-three copies of the American Constitutions and that three more are being bound. He asks Franklin whether the bookbinder should deliver his bill directly to him, suggesting the binder may need payment soon. Pierres offers to coordinate the delivery date and clarifies that the brochures are his responsibility and part of his printing expenses.
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Philippe-Denis Pierres to Benjamin Franklin, November 3, 1783
Paris 3 9bre. 1783. Monsieur J’ai l’honneur de vous adresser les Essais dont je vous ai parlé & que j’avois oublié de vous faire passer par ma derniere Lettre. 8…
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Philippe-Denis Pierres to Benjamin Franklin, October 22, 1784
Philippe-Denis Pierres sends Benjamin Franklin copies of two editions of the Bonhomme Richard, which he had difficulty obtaining. He requests Franklin to remember him when his son returns and expresses eagerness to meet him and see the items his son will bring from England. Pierres also conveys his wife's gratitude for Franklin's warm hospitality.