Samuel Cooper Johonnot to John Adams, October 17, 1780
Passy Tuesday 17 Octr. 1780 Respected Sir I have found a little Inconvenience in having nobody here on the Spot, that I could call my Guardian. I spoke to Doctor…
The Loyal Nine were nine American patriots from Boston, who met secretly to plan protests against the Stamp Act 1765 in the beginning of the American Revolution. Mostly middle class businessmen, the Loyal Nine enlisted Ebenezer Mackintosh to rally large crowds of commoners to their cause and provided the protesters with food, drink, and supplies.
Passy Tuesday 17 Octr. 1780 Respected Sir I have found a little Inconvenience in having nobody here on the Spot, that I could call my Guardian. I spoke to Doctor…
Geneva 20 Sep. 1782 Respected Sir Your Letter of the 11t Inst. Which put an End to your long Silence gave Me great Pleasure, but at the same Time I…
Geneva 29 Jan 1783. Respected Sir Your kind Favour of the 7th Inst. 3 came to hand safe the 16th.— Please to accept my sincere & hearty thanks for your…
Samuel Cooper Johonnot apologizes to Benjamin Franklin for a previous fault and explains his current travel plans to reach a vessel delayed by contrary winds. He expresses gratitude and esteem toward Franklin and acknowledges receipt of Franklin's recent letter. Johonnot also sends compliments to Franklin's grandsons.