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William Alexander to Benjamin Franklin, November 12, 1755
Albany Novr: 12: 1755 Sir Genl. Shirley being informed by Mr. Scott 8 one of [the] Waggon-Masters, that he has brot with him to this place all your Original Contracts…
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Letters from William Alexander
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William Alexander to Benjamin Franklin, March 7, 1777
Hotel de St Louis Dijon 7 March 1777 Dear Sir I thank you for returning me the letter that came to hand after my leaving Paris, and still more for…
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William Alexander to Benjamin Franklin, April 7, 1777
Dijon 7 April 1777 My Dear Sir Your letter of the 4th came to hand this morning and I immediatly Called at the post office, where I found Monr. Dubourgs…
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William Alexander to Alexander Hamilton, April 12, 1777
Basking Ridge [ New Jersey ] April 12, 1777. “… the time of Capt. James Scotts 2 Company will expire the 14th.… I believe it will be best that I…
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William Alexander to Benjamin Franklin, June 19, 1777
Dijon 19 June 1777 3 Dear Sir I know it will give you pleasure to learn that by a letter received yesterday from Grenada My Brother has got two verdicts…
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William Alexander to Benjamin Franklin, December 28, 1777
Dijon 28 Decr 1777 My Dear Sir I wrote you two letters last Summer in which I mentioned the feu Gregois and the Comte de Rostaing. 1 I wish I…
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William Alexander to Benjamin Franklin, September 26, 1778
Auteuil 26 Sept 1778 Dear Sir The inclosed Paper Contains a short sketch of Dr. Blacks Doctrine of Latent heat. 5 It is there applied only to a few phenomena…
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William Alexander to Benjamin Franklin, March 19, 1780
[March 19, 1780] Dear sir I send you adjoined the Certificate you desire, and am perfectly convinc’d from Conversations I have since had with Mr. Pultney that no body was…
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William Alexander to Benjamin Franklin, December 15, 1781
Paris, Dec. 15, 1781. My Dear Sir, I told you last time I had the pleasure of seeing you at Passy, that I would make a trip to London, but…
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William Alexander to Benjamin Franklin, March 3, 1782
Ostend Sunday 9 at Night 3. March 1782. My dear Sir, Altho’ I expect to see you in a Day or two after this comes to hand, I cannot let…
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William Alexander to Benjamin Franklin, April 24, 1782
st Germain 24 april 1782 My Dear Sir I thank you for your Attention in returng my papers So early, and have no doubt but you have solid reasons for…
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William Alexander to Benjamin Franklin, June 24, 1782
St Germain 24 June 1782 I hope my Dear Sir you will acquit me of Impertinent Curiosity, in wishing very anxiously to know, what is likely to be the fate…
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William Alexander to Benjamin Franklin, July 17, 1783
William Alexander asks Benjamin Franklin to consider covering bills drawn by Mr. Bache of Philadelphia if their mutual acquaintance Williams fails to do so, to prevent financial loss and dishonor. He advises Franklin to request the exact amount from Williams to understand the full extent. Alexander also mentions his travel plans and sends regards to Franklin's son.
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William Alexander to Benjamin Franklin, July 30, 1783
Paris 30 July 1783 Dear Sir Our friend W ——, 4 has taken his measures & has Already agreed wt most of his people at 6, 12, 18 Months &…
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William Alexander to Benjamin Franklin, November 6, 1783
William Alexander informs Benjamin Franklin of his arrival in Nantes and receipt of Franklin's letter and packets for the President of Congress. He mentions letters from a woman claiming to be a widow connected to the Sprowl estate, whom he distrusts, and requests Franklin to mention him to Mr. Morris. Alexander plans to leave Europe soon, hoping his departure benefits his family, and sends regards to Franklin's son.