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Joseph Banks to Benjamin Franklin, November 7, 1783
Soho Square Nov. 7. 1783 Dear Sir Yesterday Evening I opend the Session of the Royal Society by reading to them your two Communications upon the subject of the Aerostatique…
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Charles-François-Hyacinthe Esmangart to Benjamin Franklin, November 6, 1783
Charles-François-Hyacinthe Esmangart informs Benjamin Franklin about John Hammon, an Irish-born sailor detained near Caen without papers and suspected of dubious claims regarding his capture and exchange during the recent war. Esmangart describes Hammon as well-behaved and wishes to help him return to the United States, requesting Franklin's assistance in securing passage and a passport for Hammon.
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William Alexander to Benjamin Franklin, November 6, 1783
William Alexander informs Benjamin Franklin of his arrival in Nantes and receipt of Franklin's letter and packets for the President of Congress. He mentions letters from a woman claiming to be a widow connected to the Sprowl estate, whom he distrusts, and requests Franklin to mention him to Mr. Morris. Alexander plans to leave Europe soon, hoping his departure benefits his family, and sends regards to Franklin's son.
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John Shaffer to Benjamin Franklin, November 5, 1783
John Shaffer requests financial assistance from Benjamin Franklin for his subsistence during confinement, promising to repay any advances before leaving France. He seeks justice for the losses totaling £5400 Livre incurred during and after his arrest, expressing hope for fair compensation. Shaffer also acknowledges Franklin's efforts to advocate on his behalf with the King's attorney.
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François-Antoine de Flandre de Brunville to Benjamin Franklin, November 4, 1783
François-Antoine de Flandre de Brunville informs Benjamin Franklin that he received Franklin's request to delay the judgment in the case of Mr. Scheffer, detained at the Chatelet prison, until the return of Mr. Barclay, the U.S. consul. Although the case is fully prepared, Brunville agrees to postpone his conclusions for a few days to accommodate Franklin's wishes.
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Pierre Dessin to Benjamin Franklin, November 4, 1783
Pierre Dessin informs Benjamin Franklin that he has sent a sealed package via a diligence to Paris, including a receipt for customs and an account of expenses totaling twelve francs. He mentions awaiting wheels from England and promises to forward them promptly upon arrival. Dessin expresses his respectful dedication to Franklin throughout the correspondence.
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Benjamin Franklin to Philippe-Denis Pierres, November 3, 1783
Benjamin Franklin thanks Philippe-Denis Pierres for sharing his essays and acknowledges Pierres' progress in a different, possibly superior, approach. Franklin expresses a desire to meet when Pierres has time to finalize their account. He closes with respectful regard.
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Philippe-Denis Pierres to Benjamin Franklin, November 3, 1783
Paris 3 9bre. 1783. Monsieur J’ai l’honneur de vous adresser les Essais dont je vous ai parlé & que j’avois oublié de vous faire passer par ma derniere Lettre. 8…
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Jan Ingenhousz to Benjamin Franklin, November 1, 1783
Jan Ingenhousz writes to Benjamin Franklin in 1783 to express deep gratitude and admiration for Franklin's scientific achievements and moral character. He acknowledges Franklin's longstanding support and friendship in his own physical research and dedicates his work under Franklin's auspices as a public tribute. Ingenhousz emphasizes the shared esteem between himself, Franklin's compatriots, and the scientific community.
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Elias Boudinot to Benjamin Franklin, November 1, 1783
Princeton 1st. November 1783 Sir My last letters to you, were on the 15th. of August and 9th. of September, 6 on the same subject, enclosing the ratification of the…