John Shaffer to Benjamin Franklin, October 4, 1781
Octr 4th 81 Sir Mr Dotun calld upon me and has made a propesetion—that He would buy the Hole trackt of land On condetions that Your Exelency will Give him…
Octr 4th 81 Sir Mr Dotun calld upon me and has made a propesetion—that He would buy the Hole trackt of land On condetions that Your Exelency will Give him…
Amsterdam 4th. Octr. 1781 We are without any of Your Excellency’s Favors Since we had the honor of writing in date of the 20th. Ulto. The inclosed are particularly recommended…
Dimanche 4 8bre. 1781 Madame Le Veillard souhaite le bonjour a Monsieur franklin, elle a recu avis des lettres de change qu’il a sur sa personne, mais elle a lhoneur…
Corunna 4 Octr 1781 Your Excellency knows so well all my Occurrences in Holland, particularly my Contract with Lieutt. Colonell Laurens, that I need say but little about Major Jackson,…
Bordeaux 4 8bre 1781 Sir There being at this Port many American Seamen and officers lately arrived from England and other Parts have engaged us to purchase a fast Sailing…
Passy Sept 29. 1781 Dear Sir, I received yours of the 10th. Instant, and have given Orders that you should have the Credit you require for October & November; viz.…
Grand Chatlet Paris 27 Sept. 81 [ i.e. , September 28, 1781] 9 Sir I recved your favour of yesterday and am very much in dsposed at Present you menchen…
L’Orient 28 Sepr. 1781. Sir, Messrs. Schwieghauser & Dobrée of Nantes having already acquainted your Excellency the circumstances of my being a Prisoner on parole in this Country, 7 &…
Passy, Sept. 27. 1781. Sir, My Grandson is ill 6 and I have nobody to send to see your Deed that understands such Things. I am obliged to go out…
Grand Chatlet Paris 27 Sepr 1781 Sir I recved your favour 2 where you Desire to see the Dee [Deed] of my land my Attorney has made A report to…