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.
Calne 13 Decbr. 1777. Dear Sir Though our correspondence be interrupted by the most unhappy of all events, and your mind must be wholly occupied with things of infinitely greater…
A L’Hotel de York Ruë Jacob [after December 13, 1777 6 ] Sir I feel myself much disappointed in not having found you in Paris, as I had expected. Business,…
St Antones [Santoña] Decmr th 14. 1777 Sir This may Enform you that I Sailed from Bilboa Novmr. 20 with my pore Nacked Crew by a fafour of Messrs. Gardoquis…
Delft Dec. the 14th 1777 Dear Sir You will be surprised to see, that I am not yet arrived in England. I found my Brother’s wife dangerously ill and could…
Utrecht ce 15 Decembre 1777. Monsieur En qualité de Sujet d’un Etat libre qui a tout sacrifié pour se procurer l’independance, j’ai admiré plus d’une fois les efforts surprénnans et…
Paris Decbre. 18th. 1777. Doerner Jur. presents his most respectfull Compliments to Doctor Francklin, and in complyance of his kind promise to supply him with Letters of introduction to the…
Paris le 18. Decembre 1777. La Douairiere du Duc de Deux ponts demande à Monsieur le docteur franclin son appui pour faire passer un de ses neveux en Amérique et…
Passy 19th Decr. 1777 Dear Sir I this instant received the inclosed, and as I do not fully Understand the meaning of it I judged it Necessary to go immediately…
At the Military School Dec. the 19th. 1777 Sir At my return here the day before yesterday, I found the chief Gentlemen of this house assembled, who are all wellwishers…
Holland Friday Decr 19 1777 Sir, The 16 of last Octr. Mr. Arrenberg dispatched a Letter of mine to his Correspondent in Paris, to be delivered to you. 9 It…
London 23. Decr. 1777. Dear Sir I thank you for your very kind remembrance of me, and for your valuable present to my Son. 6 He is extremely flatter’d with…
Bath th 23d Decmbr 7 1777 The Barer of this is Mr. George Searle at whos request I gave him this, your address. He is the Person that has advanc’d…
Le 24. xbre 1777. J’ai l’honneur de vous addresser, Monsieur, une lettre pour Monsieur De La fayette mon ami. Si vous voulez bien la lui faire tenir je vous en…
Zwolle le 24: decembre 1777 . Monsieur La Gazette de la Haye du 17: de ce mois annonce que vous aves conseillé aux Medecins de Paris les cendres de Tabac…
The 27 Decmr 1777 Sir I think it proper to a quant you of my Bad Misfortune. I sailed from Virginea in a sloop Called the adventure to Martineco and…
Manheim in Pensylvania Decemr. 27th. 1777 Dear Sir As Mr. Deane has been recalled by Congress, 5 it is uncertain wether he may be in Paris when this arrives, therefore…
Newgate Decemr. 27th: 1777. Honoured Sir, I beg leave to make you an humble tender of my most Sinceer, and Unfeigned Thanks, for your great Goodness in taking Notice of,…
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…
En l’hotel de touraine ruë haute-feuille. paris ce 28e. xbre 1777 Monsieur Si j’avais eté certain de vous trouver a passy, j’aurais eû l’avantage d’aller vous porter le signalement que…
[January, 1778? 9 ] I am at a Loss to determine whether your absence is an injury or an advantage to your Country. Your Services abroad are essential to our…