William Carmichael to American Commissioners, July 12, 1777
Dunkerque July 12th. 1777 Gentlemen In my last I transmitted you an account of the Extraordinary conduct of the Captain of one of the British Ships of war laying in…
William Carmichael may refer to:William Carmichael, Solicitor General for Scotland 1701-09 William Carmichael (diplomat) (1739-1795), American statesman and diplomat William Carmichael (bishop) (1702-1765), Archbishop of Dublin, 1765 Neil Carmichael
Dunkerque July 12th. 1777 Gentlemen In my last I transmitted you an account of the Extraordinary conduct of the Captain of one of the British Ships of war laying in…
Boston May 14th. 1778 The return of the Nymph frigate in which Captain Coulter [Courter] came passenger gives me the honor of informing you that the Deane arrivd at Portsmouth…
25. Jany. 1780. Sir I have the Honor of informing you of our arrival at this Place 7 this Day in the frigate l’Aurore from Martinico to which Iland the…
Madrid 29 Mar. 1780 Dear Sir, The Count De Montmorin 2 is so obliging as to offer me an Occasion of writing to you by a Courier which I am…
[ , Start insertion, Madrid, ca. 26 April 1780 1 , End, ] Sir I did myself the honor of writing to you last Post in answer to yours of…
Madrid 12. March 1781. Dear Sir, Since writing a Letter which you will receive by the same Courier which brings this I am informed from good authority that Mr. Cumberland…
Madrid 25th. March 1781 Dear Sir, At the Embassadors Table I had the Pleasure of meeting Mr. Senrat the Bearer of this Letter. 1 He hath just returned to Europe…
Madrid 14. April 1781. Dear Sir, Some time ago I made you a volontary promise to contribute to your pleasure by introducing to your Acquaintance Mr. Giuste late chargé d’Affairs…
Aranguez 23d. May 1781. Dear Sir, I seize the Opportunity of a Russian Courier on his return to Petersburg from Lisbon to transmit you the inclosed Letter from M. Vaughan…
Madrid 23d. October 1781 Dear Sir Mr Boyetet Consul General for France in this Country 8 has been so obliging as to charge himself with the Works of the Conde…
Madrid 3 March 1782 Dear Sir I seize the opportunity of writing you by a French Courier who is sent with the news of Mr Guichens arrival at Cadix with…
Sn. Ildefenso 8th July 1782 Dear Sir On the 3d. Instant I received from the French Embassador Your Excys. obliging favor of the 11th. Ulto. 5 I should have done…
Madrid 16 Novr. 1782 Sir Mr Jays acquaintance with the Ct. de Rechteren 7 who does me the honor to ask an Introduction to your Excy might preclude the necessity…
William Carmichael informs Benjamin Franklin of receiving a reply from Count de Campomanes regarding Franklin's correspondence and expresses his efforts to minimize postage costs. He conveys the high regard for Franklin in Spain, urges him to respond promptly to Campomanes in support of agricultural and scientific initiatives, and hopes Franklin will facilitate communication between the American Congress and the Spanish court amid troubling silence from Congress.
William Carmichael writes to Benjamin Franklin expressing gratitude for Franklin's support and emphasizing his commitment to maintaining Franklin's esteem above popular opinion. He explains his limited role in diplomatic affairs due to Congress's silence and lack of instructions, despite his awareness of Spain's desire to strengthen relations. Carmichael conveys his dedication to justifying Franklin's confidence in him throughout his service.
Madrid 28 th. July 1785 Sir I did not receive until the 26 th Ins t. the Letter you did me the honor to address me the 3 d of…
S t. Ildefonso 2 d. Sept r 1785 Sir Since I had the honor to address you the 18 th. Ult o. I have received an Answer from his Ex…