Jean-Antoine de Rubigny de Berteval expresses deep gratitude to Benjamin Franklin for responding to his previous letter and affirms his satisfaction with Franklin's reply. He intends to visit Franklin at the earliest opportunity to pay his respects. The letter conveys formal respect and appreciation.
Pisa 3d April 1784. My Dear Sir, After I had given Mr. Partridge a letter for you, 8 it occurred to me that we are famous at this Place for…
Mary Stevenson Hewson writes to Benjamin Franklin in 1784 expressing disappointment at his apparent plans to return to America without visiting England. She thanks him for his frequent letters and the educational books he sent, noting the positive impact on her children's learning. Hewson also mentions social visits and conveys warm regards from her family.
John Adams informs Benjamin Franklin that the King of Prussia agrees to model a treaty after the one with Sweden and requests a copy of that treaty for reference. Adams also discusses a petition from Boston regarding British condemnation of vessels taken after an armistice began, suggesting that Franklin and Jay clarify the legal interpretation to Congress to help affected parties seek redress in England.
Matthew Ridley thanks Benjamin Franklin for sending the final volumes of the Encyclopédie, completing his collection of 39 volumes. Ridley mentions the value of the shipment and requests Franklin to provide the subscription title if he has it. The letter is dated April 1, 1784, from Paris.
The Hague March 27. 1784 Sir I have received the Letter you did me the Honour to write me the 15th with the Letters Packet and Copy inclosed. I think…
John Adams informs Benjamin Franklin of two enclosed letters from Edward Browne of Ostend and Mr. De Berdt, whom Adams met in London and considers knowledgeable about local language, laws, and commerce. Adams requests Franklin to forward these letters to Congress for their consideration. The correspondence aims to provide Congress with valuable information regarding Ostend's commercial and legal environment.
David Hartley informs Benjamin Franklin that Great Britain does not find it necessary to formalize an extension for exchanging ratifications of the treaty with the United States, attributing delays to seasonal weather conditions in America. He assures prompt ratification upon receiving the American response and expresses eagerness to reunite with Franklin. Hartley also sends regards to John Adams, John Jay, and their associates.
Benjamin Franklin advises Edward Nathaniel Bancroft to continue diligent study under the guidance of his respected teacher, Mr. Rose, and to cultivate good character by being dutiful and affectionate to his mother during his father's absence. Franklin emphasizes the importance of education and moral conduct for future honor and respect. He also sends respectful regards to Bancroft’s family.
Benjamin Franklin addresses John Paul Jones regarding the financial charges related to the ships Serapis and Countess of Scarborough, clarifying that he never received authorization to settle these expenses on behalf of the captors. Franklin objects to charging American captors for the costs of maintaining prisoners in Holland, especially since prisoner exchanges did not occur as expected. He returns the documents Jones provided and expresses his respect.