All Letters

Benjamin Franklin to William L. Jackson, October 16, 1781

Passy, Oct. 16. 1781 Sir, I received yours of Sept. 26. from Corunna. The Conduct of Gillon tho’ it provokes does not surprise me. I have not yet the second…

—— Thibouzet to Benjamin Franklin, October 15, 1781

—— Petry to Benjamin Franklin, October 15, 1781

Paris ce 15. 8e. 1781. Monsieur, Je m’empresse de faire hommage a votre Excellence, des nouvelles que vient de m’envoyer un frere que j’ai en Amerique et qui a le…

William Temple Franklin to Benjamin Franklin, October 15, 1781

Orleans 15. Oct 81. 10 at Night. Dr & hond Sir, I am got thus far on my Journey, much fatigued by the Vehicle in which we travelled; We set…

John Shaffer to Benjamin Franklin, October 7, 1781

Grand Chatlet 7th Octr 81 Sir Mr DAutun Call’d upon me to settle this Afair with me but Has Ocation for some money As he has Expended a large sum—…

Catharine Greene to Benjamin Franklin, October 7, 1781

Warwick Octobr the 7th 1781 My Dear Friend Will you believe I grow Very Jealous of you. I fear the french Ladies have taken you intirely from us for we…

André, abbé Morellet to Benjamin Franklin, October 6, 1781

Samedi à 4 heures [October 6, 1781] 1 Monsieur Nous ne pourrons pas profiter ma soeur ma niece Mr. Marmontel et moi de la permission que vous m’aves donnée ce…

Anne-Louise Boivin d’Hardancourt Brillon de Jouy to Benjamin Franklin, October 6, 1781

ce 6 octobre a lyon [1781] J’esperois mon bon papa recevoir de vos nouvélles ici; lorsque mon mari reçut son pacquét de léttres le coeur me battit et je dis…

Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Franklin, October 5, 1781

Virginia Oct. 5. 1781. Dear Sir The bearer hereof Colo James Monroe who served some time as an officer in the American army and as such distinguished himself in the…

Francis Coffyn to Benjamin Franklin, October 5, 1781

Dunkerque ce 5. 8bre. 1781. Monsieur. J’ai l’honneur d’addresser la presente a votre Excellence Laquelle luÿ sera remise par le Capitain William Gibbons 7 cydevant commandant le navire americain les…

John Shaffer to Benjamin Franklin, October 4, 1781

Octr 4th 81 Sir Mr Dotun calld upon me and has made a propesetion—that He would buy the Hole trackt of land On condetions that Your Exelency will Give him…

Jean de, & fils Neufville to Benjamin Franklin, October 4, 1781

Amsterdam 4th. Octr. 1781 We are without any of Your Excellency’s Favors Since we had the honor of writing in date of the 20th. Ulto. The inclosed are particularly recommended…

Geneviève-Elisabeth Belamy Le Veillard to Benjamin Franklin, October 4, 1781

Dimanche 4 8bre. 1781 Madame Le Veillard souhaite le bonjour a Monsieur franklin, elle a recu avis des lettres de change qu’il a sur sa personne, mais elle a lhoneur…

Alexander Gillon to Benjamin Franklin, October 4, 1781

Corunna 4 Octr 1781 Your Excellency knows so well all my Occurrences in Holland, particularly my Contract with Lieutt. Colonell Laurens, that I need say but little about Major Jackson,…

John Bondfield to Benjamin Franklin, October 4, 1781

Bordeaux 4 8bre 1781 Sir There being at this Port many American Seamen and officers lately arrived from England and other Parts have engaged us to purchase a fast Sailing…

Benjamin Franklin to John Jay, September 29, 1781

Passy Sept 29. 1781 Dear Sir, I received yours of the 10th. Instant, and have given Orders that you should have the Credit you require for October & November; viz.…

John Shaffer to Benjamin Franklin, September 28, 1781

Grand Chatlet Paris 27 Sept. 81 [ i.e. , September 28, 1781] 9 Sir I recved your favour of yesterday and am very much in dsposed at Present you menchen…

Thomas Bell to Benjamin Franklin, September 28, 1781

L’Orient 28 Sepr. 1781. Sir, Messrs. Schwieghauser & Dobrée of Nantes having already acquainted your Excellency the circumstances of my being a Prisoner on parole in this Country, 7 &…

Benjamin Franklin to John Shaffer, September 27, 1781

Passy, Sept. 27. 1781. Sir, My Grandson is ill 6 and I have nobody to send to see your Deed that understands such Things. I am obliged to go out…

John Shaffer to Benjamin Franklin, September 27, 1781

Grand Chatlet Paris 27 Sepr 1781 Sir I recved your favour 2 where you Desire to see the Dee [Deed] of my land my Attorney has made A report to…