Benjamin Franklin was an American polymath: a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher and political philosopher. Among the most influential intellectuals of his time, Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States; a drafter and signer of the Declaration of Independence; and the first postmaster general.
Hotel du Parc Royal Decr. 12th Mr Fitz-Herbert presents his Compliments to Dr Franklin and Mr Franklin and desires the honour of their Company to dinner on Tuesday next, the…
London 12 Decemr. 1782 Dear Sir I have the pleasure to acquaint you that we arrived safe here after a quick passage, but not Time enough I fear to undo…
A Dieppe ce 14. Xbre. 1782. Monsieur Je ne puis m’empêcher de vous exprimer le plaisir que j’ay ressenti lorsque j’ai appris que l’Angleterre venoit de reconoitre l’Indépendance des 13.…
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…
Rue st Sauveur 18th./. Decr 1782 Mr: Perregaux has the honour to enclose to His Excellency Mr Franklin a Packet Just received for him from London & recomended to his…
Versailles le 19 Decembre 1782 Je vous recevrai demain, Monsieur, avec bien du plaisir et J’espere que vous voudrez bien me faire l’honneur de venir diner avec moi. 9 J’ai…
Paris ce. 20. Xbe. 1782 Monsieur J’ai L’honneur de vous envoyer un portrait qui a etè adressè de Vienne à M. Le Comte de Mercy. 4 Ce Ministre m’ayant chargè…
Rue de Clery. Monday Evening [December 23, 1782] 6 Mr. Ridley presents his Respects to Dr. Franklin & begs the honor of his Company at Dinner on Wednesday the 25.…
Hotel d Yorke 24th. Decemr 1782— Mr. Laurens presents his Compliments to Doctor Franklin & requests him to give a place to the Inclosed Letter for Robt. R. Livingston Esqr…
Decr: 24 1782 My Dear Sir As I don’t know Mr Ls: particular address I take the Liberty to inclose a Letter for him to your care and at the…
Nantes le 24 xbre. 1782. Monseigneur Comme super Cargue du navire Le Camberwell cape. Silas Ewers armé de dix Canons & pret a partir pour le dit lieu 5 au…
Paris le 28: Xbre. 1782. Monsieur Nous avons Eu L’honneur de vous écrire le 6 novembre pour vous communiquer la Lettre que nous avions reçu de Monsieur Morris portant ordre…
Paris, l’hotel Danemark, Rué Jacob. Decr. 28th. 1782. Honble. Sir, I feel hurt at the thought of troubling you so immediately— my forgetfulness of yesterday & Engagements today, must be…
Lundi 30. December 1782. M. de Vergennes prie Monsieur francklin si sa santé peut le Lui permettre de vouloir bien se rendre demain mardi a Versailles a lheure qui Lui…
Jacques-Louis Joannis requests Benjamin Franklin's support to establish and lead a type foundry in America now that peace has returned following the war. He expresses his commitment to contribute his skills and character to Franklin's planned foundry, seeking protection and opportunity within the new United States. Joannis emphasizes his readiness to work diligently to earn Franklin's favor and succeed in this venture.
Adrien-Jean-Baptiste Le Roy invites Benjamin Franklin to join him and Franklin’s grandson for afternoon tea and to watch a balloon launch, expressing regret for missing him the previous evening due to balloon preparations and bad weather. Le Roy also requests a response and conveys his deep respect and attachment to Franklin.
Augustin-Joseph, marquis d’Haucourt, comte de Mailly, informs Benjamin Franklin that Marshal de Mailly has learned of Franklin’s interest in the plan and situation of Port-Vendre. He sends several copies of the plans, hoping they will be useful and satisfactory to Franklin. The letter aims to provide Franklin with detailed information about the port’s layout and strategic position.
Paris ce 5 Janvr. 1783 Monsieur La lettre dont vous m’avez honoré me demande mon Opinion sur celle qu’elle renfermoit de Mrs. Lecouteulx &c qui desirent scavoir si vous pouvez…
Philada: January 6th. 1783 May it please your Excellency The Bearer hereof Mr. William Wood of a reputable Family connected with your old Friend my Uncle Mr. Thomas Boude and…
Philadelphia 6th. January 1783 Sir I have before me your Letters of the 25th. & 29th. of June, 12th. August 3d. and 26th. September and 14th. October last — 2…
Philadelphia Jan 7th: 1783 Dear & Honoured Sir Yesterday which was your birthday 7 —and which I allways keep in the most festive Manner in my power—Willy & Eliza invited…
LOrient Jany. 7th. 83 Dr Sir I recd. your Dispatches last night Accompanied with the Money, 6 which is all onbd & Shall Sail in the Morning if the Wind…
paris ce 7 janvier 1783. Monsieur Je vous prie instament de maccorder un quart d’heure daudiance particuliere au jour et a l’heure quil vous plaira mindiquer vous obligerez infiniment celui…
Bourdeaux the 7th Janry. 1783 Sir, When we were at Paris we took the Freedom to Call on your Excellency at Passe to request your Kind Assistance in giving us…