Benjamin Franklin to William Carmichael, March 31, 1780
Passy, March. 31st.[–April 7] 1780. Dear sir, I received by M. Gerard your kind Letter written at Philadelphia. 1 His safe Return has given me great pleasure. As soon as…
William Carmichael may refer to:William Carmichael, Solicitor General for Scotland 1701-09 William Carmichael (diplomat) (1739-1795), American statesman and diplomat William Carmichael (bishop) (1702-1765), Archbishop of Dublin, 1765 Neil Carmichael
Passy, March. 31st.[–April 7] 1780. Dear sir, I received by M. Gerard your kind Letter written at Philadelphia. 1 His safe Return has given me great pleasure. As soon as…
Paris Hotel de Valois Ruë de Richelieu April 8. 1780 Sir I have this moment, the Honour of your Letter, from Madrid of the 29 of February 1 as I…
Paris May 12 1780 Sir I had, two days ago the favour of yours without a date, 1 and thank you for the History of Sir John Dalrimple, whose Memoires…
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Benjamin Franklin informs William Carmichael about ongoing diplomatic negotiations with the Spanish minister, including correspondence with Count d’Aranda, and updates him on the appointment of M. Gardoqui to America. He also reports the arrest of James Hartwell by the Spanish Inquisition on charges related to religious conversion and the seizure of his tobacco cargo. Franklin expresses concern for Hartwell’s situation and promises to keep Carmichael informed.
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[ 12 September – 11 October 1785 ] 1 Sir M r. Barclay will deliver you this letter in his way to Morocco. 2 We have appointed him to this…