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Benjamin Franklin thanks Benjamin Vaughan for sending books and pamphlets, including Thoughts on Executive Justice, which inspires Franklin to consider related ideas. He describes a new wax candle design by Mr. Williams that produces bright light but smokes, and expresses gratitude for castor oil that has helped him. Franklin also mentions curiosity about a passage from Kæmpfer and speculates on his son's absence due to involvement with Royalist affairs.
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Benjamin Franklin writes to William Strahan seeking his opinion to resolve a disagreement over the value of a copyright in an established newspaper with a large circulation. Franklin mentions his delayed return to England and the need to settle accounts with the family of their late mutual friend Hall. He expresses confidence that Strahan’s judgment will satisfactorily resolve the matter.
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⟨The Hague, March 4, 1785, in French: The orders of the king, which I have now received, enable me to respond more fully to your last letter, 2 which I…
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Josef Niclas Reichsgraf Windisch-Grätz writes to Benjamin Franklin in 1785 expressing surprise that the copies of his work he sent, in Latin and German, have not reached Franklin, suspecting the package was opened or delayed by customs. He requests Franklin to inform him if the copies arrive soon and explains his plan to publish a French version with clarifications once academic institutions agree to review his writings.
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James Partridge informs Benjamin Franklin that he will personally deliver a letter to Governor Pownal regarding Mrs. Barry's affairs and expresses gratitude for Franklin's hospitality during their journey. He offers assistance with any matters in Italy and invites Franklin to send friends to Leghorn for his hospitality. Partridge conveys his respect and willingness to be of service.
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Benjamin Franklin requests James Partridge to deliver an enclosed letter to Governor Pownall in Marseilles concerning Mrs. Barry's affairs. Franklin also takes the opportunity to send a packet for Mrs. Barry through Partridge's care and wishes him and Miss Partridge a successful journey.
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Benjamin Franklin sends Jacques Brillon de Jouy compliments and fulfills a promise by forwarding an excerpt of a letter from Mr. Bache along with its translation. He requests Brillon to deliver these documents to Mr. Thomas. The letter reflects Franklin’s ongoing correspondence and diplomatic exchanges in 1785.
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Marquis de Lafayette invites Benjamin Franklin to dine at his home in Paris on the upcoming Monday. He requests Franklin to confirm his attendance. The letter reflects Lafayette's ongoing friendship and diplomatic connection with Franklin after the American Revolution.
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Lyon Le 14e fevrier 1785— Monsieur Comme plusieurs personnes m’ont proposé de n’achetter de ma fonderie que certains articles, laquelle fonderie j’ai eu l’honneur de vous offrir dans le temps,…
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Jean Baptiste Joseph de Laumoy requests Benjamin Franklin to confirm receipt of new certificates for sums owed to him and Messrs. du Portail Gouvion by the Continental Congress, with interest to be paid in Paris. He seeks any updates regarding these financial documents.