David Hartley may refer to:David Hartley (philosopher) (1705-1757), English philosopher David Hartley (1732-1813), son of the philosopher and signatory to the Treaty of Paris David Hartley, British computer scientist David Hartley (cricketer), English cricketer David Hartley, rugby league footballer in the 1960s and 1970s David Hartley, British figure skater David Hartley (musician), songwriter and arranger who collaborated with Sting David Hartley (politician), former member of the Ohio House of Representatives David Hartley, leader of English counterfeiting gang Cragg Vale Coiners
Feb. 26. [1775] Dr. Franklin presents his Compliments to Mr. Hartley, and sends the Pennsylvania Votes for 3 successive Years, wherein he will find the Form and Manner of Requisitions…
Philada. May 8. 1775. Monday Dear Sir, I arrived here on Friday Evening, and the next morning was unanimously chosen by the General Assembly a Delegate for the ensuing Congress,…
Philada. Sept. 12. 1775 Dear Sir, I have this Day received your Favours per Capt. Falconer, of which more in my next. 3 With this I send you a number…
Passy, near Paris, Oct. 14 [–December 11]. 1777. Dear Sir, I received duly your Letter of May 2nd. 77. 6 including a Copy of one you had sent me the…
Feb 5. 1778 Dear Sir, I am exceedingly obliged by your interesting yourself so warmly in behalf of those unhappy people. 8 I understand you advanc’d money: Your bills on…
Passy, Sept. 14. 1778 Dear Sir, I now send you the Passport required. I postpon’d answering your last 3 in hopes of obtaining it sooner; but tho’ it was long…
Passy, Oct. 20. 1778. Dear Sir I received your Favour of the 9th. Instant, with a Copy of the Letter from the Admiralty Office relative to the proposed Exchange of…
Passy, Jany. 1. 1779 Dear Sir, I am glad to learn by your Favour of the 19th 7 past, the good Disposition of the Board who are to manage the…
Passy, Feb. 3, 1779. Dear Sir, I have just received your favour of the 23d. past, in which you mention, “that the Alliance between France and America is the great…
Passy, Feb. 22. 1779. Dear Sir, I received your Favor of Jany 23d containing the Answer you had received from the Board of Sick and Hurt, in which they say…
Passy, feb. 2. 1780. Dear friend, It is some time since I procured the Discharge of your Capt. Stephenson. He did not call here in his Way home. I hope…
Passy, June 30. 1781. I received, my dear Friends, kind Letter of the 15th. Instant, and immediately communicated your Request of a Passport to M. le Comte de Vergennes. His…
Passy, Dec. 15, 1781 My Dear Friend, I received your favour of September 26, 3 containing your very judicious proposition of securing the spectators in the opera and play-houses from…
Passy 16. [February] 6 1782. Dear Sir, I received your favour of the 24th. past wherein you have taken the Pains to rectify a Mistake of mine relating to the…
Passy, April 5. 1782. My dear Friend, I wrote a few Lines to you the 31st. past, and promised to write more fully. On pursuing again your Letters of the…
Passy, Sept. 17. 1782. My dear Friend, Since those acknowledg’d in my last, I have received your Several Favours of Aug. 16. 20. & 26. 2 I have been a…
[ Paris, 29 April 1783 ]. PRINTED: JA , D&A , 3:114–115 . MS (Adams Papers). LbC (Adams Papers); APM Reel 109. LbC-Tr (Adams Papers); APM Reel 103. The commissioners…
William Temple Franklin conveys the American Ministers' request to David Hartley for confirmation on whether he can accept and sign a proposition without needing additional instructions from his government. Franklin seeks clarity on Hartley's authority to finalize the agreement.
Paris, 22 May 1783. PRINTED: JA , D&A , 3:125–127 . LbC-Tr (Adams Papers); APM Reel 103. With this offer the commissioners sought to counter Hartley’s proposal of the previous…
American Peace Commissioners inform David Hartley that Congress has ratified the Provisional Articles of November 1782 and is prepared to exchange ratifications with Britain. They report that British forces have violated the treaty by carrying off American-owned enslaved people from New York and request urgent measures to address this injustice. Additionally, they raise concerns about losses suffered by British debtors in America during the war.
American Peace Commissioners express gratitude to David Hartley for his congratulations on the Treaty of 1783 and affirm their commitment to fostering lasting peace and cooperation between the United States and Great Britain. They clarify that certain commercial provisions require further approval from Congress before finalizing the treaty. The commissioners pledge to communicate promptly with Congress to ensure mutual confidence and goodwill in future relations.
Passy Sept. 6. 1783 My dear friend, Inclosed is my Letter to Mr. Fox. 7 I beg you would assure him, that my Expressions of Esteem for him are not…
Benjamin Franklin responds to David Hartley’s letter regarding a proposed temporary convention, expressing confidence that American unity will endure despite concerns of division. He notes that reports of American discord are exaggerated and promises to consider the proposal once his colleagues return to London. Franklin also sends regards to Hartley’s family.
Benjamin Franklin writes to David Hartley expressing anticipation for his return to Paris and a desire to discuss an idea in person that could enhance friendly relations between America and Britain. Franklin introduces Colonel Harmar, an American visiting England, and requests Hartley to extend hospitality to him. The letter emphasizes Franklin's esteem and hopes for improved diplomatic ties.