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Letters to Benjamin Franklin
B. 1706 · D. 1790
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.
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3,552 letters
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Jacques Brillon de Jouy to Benjamin Franklin, May 15, 1778
Vendredy [May 15, 1778 4 ] M. Brillon presente ses respects a Monsieur Franklin. Voicy une lettre qu’il recoit de M. Didelot fermier general qui reclame sa protection auprés du…
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David Hartley to Benjamin Franklin, May 15, 1778
London May 15 1778 Dear Sir I send you the Heads of Negotiation which have occurred to me as the most probable foundations for Peace. What the opinions or Plans…
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William Hodge to Benjamin Franklin, May 15, 1778
Cadiz May 15th 1778 His Excellency Doctor Franklin, I should not trouble your Excellency with writing, but having wrote to Mr. Deane immediately after my arrival here upon the 26th…
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Arthur Lee to Benjamin Franklin, May 17, 1778
Challiet May 17th 1778 Gentlemen Being too much indisposd to come to Passi this morning, and thinking the subjects of the enclosd Letters of pressing importance; I have sent you…
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Charlotte Amiel to Benjamin Franklin, May 17, 1778
Sunday Morning 17th May 78 Mr. and Mrs. Amiel present Compliments to Mr. Franklin and Mr. Adams, will do themselves the pleasure to accept their obliging invitation for next Friday.
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Antoine-Eléonore-Léon Leclerc de, bishop of Châlons-sur-Marne Juigné to Benjamin Franklin, May 17, 1778
A Paris le 17 mai 1778 Un Jeune homme, Monsieur, nommé Gelé m’a dit qu’il vous avoit offert ses services et demandé de l’employer en qualité de Secretaire. Quoique je…
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Pierre Penet to Benjamin Franklin, May 17, 1778
Paris 17 may 1778 Monsieur Je n’est peut [n’ai pu] vous envoyer plustot la nouvelle Debitée dimanche 10 may sur la Bourse de nantes au sujet Des deux navires le…
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Johann Rodolphe Valltravers to Benjamin Franklin, May 17, 1778
Roccall, At Bienne, in Switzerland, May 17th. 78. Sir! Uncertain, as I am, of the Fate of my Letters to Your Excellency, particularly of my last of the 14th. of…
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Jean Bochard, chevalier de Champigny to Benjamin Franklin, May 18, 1778
Amsterdam chez Mr. Cuthbertson dans le Kalver- straat le 18 May 1775 [ i.e. 1778 8 ] Monsieur Quelle occuppée que soit votre Excellence des intérêts politiques de ses hauts…
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Peter Allaire to Benjamin Franklin, May 22, 1778
Calais 22 May 1778 Sir I this moment Arrived from England and profited by the Spanish Courier to Inform you that the Wind came to the Eastward yesterday morning about…
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Etienne-Alexandre-Jacques Anisson-Duperon to Benjamin Franklin, May 22, 1778
A l’Impr[imeri]e Royale, ce 22 Mai 1778. M. Anisson Duperon Directeur de l’Imprimerie Royale a l’honneur de saluer très humblement Monsieur franklin, et de le prier de se ressouvenir de…
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Jean Baptiste Le Roy to Benjamin Franklin, May 23, 1778
[May 23, 1778 2 ] J’ai l’honneur de vous envoyer Monsieur et cher confrère le rapport du projet d’établissement de M. De la Blancherie Tel que nous nous proposons de…
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Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes to Benjamin Franklin, May 23, 1778
A Versailles le 23. Mai 1778. J’ai l’honneur de vous envoyer, Monsieur, un Paquet a votre adresse que M. L’Ambassadeur d’Espagne me prie de vous faire passer. Un Courrier Espagnol…
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David Hartley to Benjamin Franklin, May 29, 1778
Golden Square May 29 1778 Dear Sir Yours received this moment of the 25th instant by Mr. Parker. I will apply for the exchange of the prisoners without delay and…
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—— St. Juste to Benjamin Franklin, May 29, 1778
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Henri Serre to Benjamin Franklin, May 29, 1778
Genêve le 29 May. 1778 Monsieur Pardonnez la liberté que je prends, mais je ne crois pas pouvoir mieux m’adresser, pour m’éclaircir sur un sujet tel que celui-ci; votre sisteme…
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Benjamin Vaughan to Benjamin Franklin, May 29, 1778
May 29. [1778] My dearest sir, I received your little scrap of paper, and found it more acceptable than volumes from other people. I am sorry however to find that…
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Jonathan Trumbull to Benjamin Franklin, May 30, 1778
Hartford 30th May 1778. Dear Sir: The Bearer has by our permission engaged to procure a small Font of Letters for the use of Some Printers in this State, 9…
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——, baron de Welffen to Benjamin Franklin, May 30, 1778
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Joshua Babcock to Benjamin Franklin, May 31, 1778
Westerly 31 May 1778 To You, Dear Doctor, amidst the Glare of Applause (augmented with the Consciousness of having well executed the high and important Trust reposed in You, had…
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Mrs. C Neate to Benjamin Franklin, May 31, 1778
London May 31 1778 Dear Sir Relying on the sincerity of that friendship you have often professed for me and my family I now entreat the exertion of that influence…
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Richard Peters to Benjamin Franklin, May 31, 1778
York May 31st. 1778 Dear Sir I have several Times troubled on the Subject of my Father’s Situation in England who if living must be necessitous or dependant upon Persons…
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Abraham Whipple to Benjamin Franklin, May 31, 1778
On Board Frigate Providence Painbeuf Harbour May 31. 1778 Honoured Sir I have the pleasure to Acquaint you of my Arrival in this Port last evening about Seven Past. Inclosed…