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Jan Ingenhousz to Benjamin Franklin, October 9, 1784
Octobre 9. [1784] To his Excellency Benjam. Franklin Min. Plenip from Congress. at Passy. I put him in mind of his promiss to write me a long lettre. 6 That…
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Letters about Science
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Friedrich Wilhelm, Baron von Thulemeier to American Commissioners, October 8, 1784
Friedrich Wilhelm, Baron von Thulemeier informs the American Commissioners that the king has authorized him to finalize a treaty of amity and commerce with the United States. He requests guidance on how to proceed with negotiations and asks the Americans to specify a city for merchant trade between the two nations, suggesting Prussian ports Stettin and Emden or ports in Holland and France as options.
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William Temple Franklin to Benjamin Franklin, October 5, 1784
William Temple Franklin writes to Benjamin Franklin from London in 1784, updating him on efforts to arrange financial matters through Mr. J. Alexander and expressing relief at his recovery from fever. He apologizes for brief correspondence due to social obligations and regrets missing visits with important friends, including the Bishop and Lord Shelburne, before his planned departure.
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Eric Magnus, Baron de Staël de Holstein to American Commissioners, October 5, 1784
Eric Magnus, Baron de Staël de Holstein, informs the American Commissioners that he has received their letter via Mr. Humphreys and plans to forward it to the king. He proposes sending additional information about the United States' proposed treaty additions through the returning Swedish courier to expedite communication.
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Alexandre-César de Genevey de Pusignan to Benjamin Franklin, October 4, 1784
Alexandre-César de Genevey de Pusignan, a French artillery captain who served at the Siege of Yorktown, requests Benjamin Franklin's assistance in obtaining a cavalry decoration created by the United States for wounded officers. He emphasizes his command role in the light artillery attached to Rochambeau's army and asks Franklin to help navigate the formalities to secure this honor.
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Andrew Limozin to Benjamin Franklin, October 4, 1784
Havre de Grace 4th. October 1784 Most honored Sir It is my duty to apply to your Excellency to reclaim Your recommendation for the unjust arrest made on the American…
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George Whatley to Benjamin Franklin, September 20, 1784
London 20 Sepr 1784 I venture, Dr Sir, to take the Liberty to introduce to you, my good Friend Dr Rowley, who is of the University of Oxon, & one…
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Pedro Pablo Abarca de Bolea, Conde de Aranda to Benjamin Franklin, September 20, 1784
Pedro Pablo Abarca de Bolea, Conde de Aranda, as Spanish Ambassador, delivers a letter from Madrid to Benjamin Franklin, the American Minister Plenipotentiary. He uses the occasion to reaffirm his loyal attachment to Franklin. The correspondence reflects diplomatic communication between Spain and the United States in 1784.
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Benjamin Franklin to Paolo Frisi, September 20, 1784
Benjamin Franklin expresses gratitude to Paolo Frisi for introducing him to the Chevalier Castiglioni and offers assistance during Castiglioni's travels in America. He welcomes Frisi's proposal to donate his works to the Philadelphia Academy, recognizing their value. Franklin concludes with respectful regards.
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Gabriel-Honoré Riquetti, comte de Mirabeau to William Temple Franklin, September 19, 1784
Gabriel-Honoré Riquetti, comte de Mirabeau, writes to William Temple Franklin seeking assistance in finding a London bookseller willing to co-publish a French and English edition of a work, preferably sharing financial risk to avoid upfront costs. He expresses concern over the difficulty of publishing due to cautious booksellers and the expense of producing bilingual editions. Mirabeau mentions a recommendation for the bookseller De Bret in Piccadilly as a potential partner.