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Antoine-Raymond-Gualbert-Gabriel de Sartine to Benjamin Franklin, May 4, 1779
à Marly le 4. May 1779 J’ai reçu, Monsieur, la lettre que vous m’avez fait l’honneur de M’écrire le 1er. du mois passé. Je me suis fait rendre un Compte…
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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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—— Baudouin to Benjamin Franklin, May 5, 1779
Ce 5 may 1779. Baudouin assure monsieur franklin de toutte sa veneration et de son Respect, il prie s. Excellence de vouloir bien faire donner au porteur un recû de…
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William Gordon to Benjamin Franklin, May 5, 1779
Jamaica Plain May 5. 1779 My dear Sir This may probably convey to you a painful article of intelligence, viz, the death of that great man Dr Winthrop, 2 who…
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Ralph Izard to Benjamin Franklin, May 6, 1779
Paris 6th. May 1779.— Sir We have been informed that the destination of the Alliance Frigate has been altered, & that she is not to sail immediately for America. We…
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Arthur Lee to Benjamin Franklin, May 6, 1779
Paris May 6th. 1779 Sir/ I had not the honor of receiving your letter till today, tho it is dated the 3d. It came by the Penny post. It was…
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Charles-Guillaume-Frédéric Dumas to Benjamin Franklin, May 10, 1779
La Haie 10e. May 1779 Monsieur, En reponse à la vôtre du 29, je commence par ce que vous me demandez concernant Mr. St——. Il est d’une des meilleures familles…
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Anne-Louise Boivin d’Hardancourt Brillon de Jouy to Benjamin Franklin, May 11, 1779
ce 11 may 1779 Vous avéz bien raison mon bon papa, nous ne devons faire consistér le véritable bonheur que dans la paix de l’áme; il n’est pas en notre…
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—— de Labussiere to Benjamin Franklin, May 11, 1779
au Palais Royalle le 11 mai 79 Mr De Labussiere emprêssé de s’aquitér des devoirs que lui impose la reconnoisance des bontéz quil vient de recevoir a Londre de Miss…
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Charles-Guillaume-Frédéric Dumas to Benjamin Franklin, May 11, 1779
Lahaie 11–14e. May 1779 . Monsieur Aujourdhui 11e. le Corps des Marchands d’Amst—— présente une Adresse à l’Amirauté, pour presser les Convois en conséquence de la Résolution du 26 Avril,…
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David Hartley to Benjamin Franklin, May 11, 1779
Golden Square May 11 1779 My Dear Friend Yours of May 4th. recd this moment. I cannot see the Commissioners of Sick & Hurt before tonights Mail, but I can…
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Joshua Johnson to Benjamin Franklin, May 11, 1779
Nantes 11 May 1779 Honbl. Sir. I did myself the honour of Incloseing you some American News Papers the 29 Ultimo which I hope you got safe. Inclosed you have…
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Sir Edward Newenham to Benjamin Franklin, May 11, 1779
Geneva 11th May 1779 Sir I have the honour to inform your Excellency, that I have this day, received a Letter from my worthy Friends Messrs: Folsh and Hornbostel of…
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Isaiah Robinson to Benjamin Franklin, May 11, 1779
Bordeaux 11th May 1779 Honble. Sir I arrived here a few days ago from Virga. in a Ship, built there, belonging to Philadelphia, having had leave of absence from the…
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Jean, comte Sutton de Clonard to Benjamin Franklin, May 11, 1779
Ruë Colbert 11 May 1779./. Sir Mr. Stephen Merchant of Boston, is come from Dunkirk to Sollicite your Excellency for an American Commission to Enable him to Command the Cutter…
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Thomas Digges to Benjamin Franklin, May 12, 1779
London 12. May 1779 Dr. Sir My journey hither was a favourable one & I am in hopes will turn out to good account; I have not yet however been…
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Jonathan Jr Williams to Benjamin Franklin, May 15, 1779
Nantes May 15. 1779. Dear & hond Sir. On looking over some Papers I found a Congress Commission & Warrant, which remaind after filling up those for the Dean. As…
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Henry Leonard Philip, baron d’ Arendt to Benjamin Franklin, May 16, 1779
franckfort sur le Mein, ce 16me. de Maÿ, 1779. Monsieur, J’ai l’honneur de Vous avertir de mon arrivée icy, et que l’etat de ma sante est beauccoup meilleur qu’il etait…
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Georges-Marie Butel-Du Mont to Benjamin Franklin, May 16, 1779
à Paris ce 16. Mai 1779 Monsieur, J’ai l’honneur de vous envoyer un Billet d’associé et trois autres billets dont vous pouvez disposer pour entrer à L’assemblée publique que la…
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Benjamin Duffield to Benjamin Franklin, May 16, 1779
Bourdeaux May 16. [1779] 6 Dear Sir/. You will probably be much surprized at receiving a Letter from this Place, and from one who has so much disgraced the Introduction…
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John Adams to Benjamin Franklin, May 17, 1779
L’orient May 17. 1779 Sir Your Favour of the 10th. I received the Day before Yesterday, and am glad to hear that the Chevalier is making diligent Preparation for his…
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Marc Le Fort to Benjamin Franklin, May 17, 1779
Marseille le 17: may 1779. Monsieur Nous sommes très reconnoissans de la peine que vous avés pris de nous faire part, par votre lettre du 23. juillet de l’année passée,…
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—— Morel to Benjamin Franklin, May 17, 1779
Versailles ce 17. Maÿ 1779. Monsieur Je prens la liberté de présenter a Votre Excelance; Le Tableau des forces actuelle de la france; Tant par Terre, que par Mer; ouvrage…
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Charles-Guillaume-Frédéric Dumas to Benjamin Franklin, May 21, 1779
Lahaie 21e. May 1779 Monsieur, Je vous ai parlé dans une de mes dernieres, de 2 Lettres de Change Americaines protestées. 9 Voici ce que les mêmes Amis me marquent…
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John Bondfield to Benjamin Franklin, May 22, 1779
Bordeaux 22 may 1779 Sir A Small Sloop arrived here last night from the Eastern shore of Maryland she left Motompkin [Metomkin] a small port without the Cape the 17…