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Tristram Dalton to Benjamin Franklin, October 11, 1779
Newburyport October 11th. 1779 Sir Although triplicates of the enclosed have been forwarded to France, 4 yet, dubious if either Set have reached your Hands, I beg Leave, by so…
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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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Isaac-Jean-Georges-Jonas Grand to Benjamin Franklin, October 11, 1779
Amsterdam le 11 Octe. 1779 Monsieur Jay l’honneur de vous Remetre cy Joint une Lettre qui m’a eté fort Recommandée pour Vous, quoiqu’a l’adresse de mon frere; 6 elle m’a…
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Silas Deane to Benjamin Franklin, October 15, 1779
Head Quarters 4 15th Octo. 1779 Dear Sir This will be handed to you by Mons. Colomb, who came out to America with the Marquiss de la Fayette, 5 &…
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Board of Treasury to Benjamin Franklin, October 16, 1779
Treasury Office Philadelphia Otober 16. 1779.— Sir, I have the Honer of informing you that two Setts of Exchange four Bills to each Sett for 900 Livres Tournois each No…
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Samuel Huntington to Benjamin Franklin, October 16, 1779
Philadelphia Octr. 16. 1779. Sir, Congress have appointed the honble. John Jay esq minister plenipotentiary for negotiating a treaty of amity and commerce and of alliance between his Catholic Majesty…
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Adam Crossley to Benjamin Franklin, October 19, 1779
De Nan Castle Octr. 19th—1779 Honoured Sir I know not how to Appoligize for taking the Liberty of writing to you. The Necessity and Hardship of my Case must Plead…
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John G Frazer to Benjamin Franklin, October 19, 1779
Bordeaux 19th. October 1779. Honoured Sir, I am agoing to America Immediately in a very large Ship well Armed & Man’d—if you have any commands (and will inclose them to…
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“comte” Julius de Montfort de Prat to Benjamin Franklin, October 19, 1779
ruë montmartre vis avis celle du Croissant a Paris Ce 19 8bre. 1779 Sir As I am at present at Paris on some Besonies, I Shall be much obliged to…
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—— Stadel to Benjamin Franklin, October 20, 1779
Paris ce 20 8bre 1779 J’ai L’honneur de vous Joindre Monsieur un Projet que m’a remis un Colonel au service de Sa Majesté Le Roy de Prusse, et qu’il né…
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Jean de, & fils Neufville to Benjamin Franklin, October 21, 1779
Amsterdam the 21th. Oct: 1779 High Honourable Sir May we begg leave to troúble the attention of your Excellency, and ask his assistance for oúr selfs and oúr American frinds,…
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Jean-Jacques de Lafreté to Benjamin Franklin, October 22, 1779
Paris ce 22. 8bre. 1779. Mr. Lafreté a l’honneur de presenter son Respect à Monsieur franklin, et de le remercier des piéces qu’il a eu la bonte de lui envoyer.…
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Cradock Taylor to Benjamin Franklin, October 25, 1779
Aix in Provance Octbr. 25th. 1779 Sir, I Yesterday Recd. a letter from Mr. Gregoire informing me that your Excellency has no objection to giveing me my liberty provided you…
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Jean-Etienne de Chezaulx to Benjamin Franklin, October 26, 1779
à Berghen en Norvege le 26. 8bre. 1779. Monsieur Il m’est douloureux au dela de toute expression d’avoir à vous informer aujourdhui que les deux prises The Betsey & The…
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Henrÿ Du Bois to Benjamin Franklin, October 26, 1779
Amsterdam le 26. 8bre. 1779. Monsieur L’audience dont vous avez daigné m’honnorer a mon dernier voyage a Costi, m’a fait chercher les occasions de vous être utile, ainsi qu’a tous…
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David Hartley to Benjamin Franklin, October 26, 1779
October 26 1779 My Dear friend I have communicated the Substance of yours of the 8th instant to the Board & when I receive their answer I will transmitt it…
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Gourlade & Moylan to Benjamin Franklin, October 27, 1779
L’Orient 27th. Octr. 1779 Hond. Sir Mr. Louis Le Grand, 9 a principal Merchant of Havre de Grace and our very perticular friend, writes us, that he is very anxious…
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Thomas Digges to Benjamin Franklin, October 30, 1779
Octor 30. 1779 Dr Sir Since I wrote you by Mr. Luard the 8 & 12th. Int. (and in these letters took the liberty to introduce Mr Luard to you)…
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Pierre-François-André Méchain to Benjamin Franklin, October 30, 1779
à paris le 30. 8bre. 1779 Monsieur Je prens la liberté de vous adresser une lettre de M. le Marquis de la fayette en faveur de M. de Noemer Docteur…
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Officers of the American Squadron to Benjamin Franklin, October 30, 1779
[October 30, 1779] The officers Who are Knowing to the following facts, Will please to mention them in full unequivocal terms in their Certificates. 1. The Captain of the alliance…
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Thomas, chevalier O’Gorman to Benjamin Franklin, October 30, 1779
Tonnerre 30th. 8ber. 1779. Dear Doctor and best of Excellencies. I embrace the first moment I have enjoyed since the vintage to present you my best respects and to acquaint…
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Charles-Guillaume-Frédéric Dumas to Benjamin Franklin, October 31, 1779
Lahaie 31e. Oct. 1779. Dear, honoured Sir I send you herewith copy of the Letter I received yesterday, with a loose Seal, from his Exc. the french Ambassador, & which…
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Antoine-Raymond-Gualbert-Gabriel de Sartine to Benjamin Franklin, October 31, 1779
A Versailles le 31. Octobre 1779. M. de sartine fait ses complimens à Monsieur franklin, et a l’honneur de le prévenir qu’il vient d’etre rendû un Arrêt du Conseil portant…
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Anne-Louise Boivin d’Hardancourt Brillon de Jouy to Benjamin Franklin, November 1, 1779
ce 1er novembre [1779] a la thuillerie 4 Me voila donc réduitte a vous écrire mon bon papa et a vous dire que je vous aime; il étoit plus doux…
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Jean Haag to Benjamin Franklin, November 1, 1779
a Boulogne Sur mer ce 1er. 9bre 1779. Monsieur! Je prens la Liberté de vous adresser ces lingnes, pour vous supplier tres humblement de vouloir bien me prendre dans votre…