Letters about Science

Margaret Stewart to Benjamin Franklin, October 17, 1781

17 Octr 1781 Mrs Stewart’s Respectfull Compliments attend Dr Franklin she wrot to Calais the day after she had the honor of Seeing him; for a Copy of the Work,…

Dorcas Armitage Montgomery to Benjamin Franklin, October 17, 1781

Octr. 17th. 81 Mrs. Montgomerys Respectful Compliments wait on Doctr. Franklin. and takes the liberty of Introducing Her Son. As fatigue & a Slight Indisposition prevents Her paying Her Compliments…

Francis Coffyn to Benjamin Franklin, October 16, 1781

Dunkerque 16. octor. 1781. Hond. Sir I beg leave to refer to the letter I had the honour of addressing your Excellency the 24th. Sepber. last, per which I Sent…

Benjamin Franklin to John Jay, October 16, 1781

Passy Octr 16. 1781 Dear Sir, I received yours by Major Franks, 5 which I shall answer fully per Saturday’s Post. 6 The Letters you sent me of Capt. Gillon…

Benjamin Franklin to William L. Jackson, October 16, 1781

Passy, Oct. 16. 1781 Sir, I received yours of Sept. 26. from Corunna. The Conduct of Gillon tho’ it provokes does not surprise me. I have not yet the second…

—— Thibouzet to Benjamin Franklin, October 15, 1781

—— Petry to Benjamin Franklin, October 15, 1781

Paris ce 15. 8e. 1781. Monsieur, Je m’empresse de faire hommage a votre Excellence, des nouvelles que vient de m’envoyer un frere que j’ai en Amerique et qui a le…

William Temple Franklin to Benjamin Franklin, October 15, 1781

Orleans 15. Oct 81. 10 at Night. Dr & hond Sir, I am got thus far on my Journey, much fatigued by the Vehicle in which we travelled; We set…

John Shaffer to Benjamin Franklin, October 7, 1781

Grand Chatlet 7th Octr 81 Sir Mr DAutun Call’d upon me to settle this Afair with me but Has Ocation for some money As he has Expended a large sum—…

Catharine Greene to Benjamin Franklin, October 7, 1781

Warwick Octobr the 7th 1781 My Dear Friend Will you believe I grow Very Jealous of you. I fear the french Ladies have taken you intirely from us for we…