Letters about Science

Courtney Melmoth to Benjamin Franklin, February 4, 1778

Paris, 4th: [February] 1778. Sir: I beg leave in a few Lines, to intimate to you, and thro’ your means to Mr. Dean and Mr. Lee, the nature and extent…

—— Santoux to Benjamin Franklin, February 3, 1778

Samuel Hartley to Benjamin Franklin, February 3, 1778

London Feby 3 1778 Sir I am desired by my friend DH to forward you the enclosed Letter which I do thro’ the hands of my Banker Mr. Veron. 3…

David Hartley to Benjamin Franklin, February 3, 1778

Golden Square February 3 1778 Dear Sir, The enclosed letters will explain themselves. Mr. Wren 8 is a very worthy man (I believe a dissenting Minister) at Portmouth who has…

Simon-Pierre, le jeune Fournier to Benjamin Franklin, February 3, 1778

Paris Le 3. fevrier 1778. Monsieur J’ay l’honneur de vous prévenir que votre caractere est prêt a partir. Je vous prie de me marquer par quelle voyes vous voulés que…

Lucas Butot to Benjamin Franklin, February 3, 1778

A la Campagne Hoevensniest près de Bodegrave, en Hollande ce 3 fevrier 1778 Monseigneur Zêlé pour la liberté j’apprends avec satisfaction les progrès que fonts les braves Ameriquains pour la…

Jonathan Jr Williams to American Commissioners, February 3, 1778

Nantes Feb. 3. 1778. Honorable Gentlemen I have been for several Days down to the Ship and left her at St. Nazare. I have done with both the French Ships.…

François Sentier to Benjamin Franklin, January 1, 1778

[January, 1 1778] Monseigneur Le nommée françois Sçentier a l’honneur de vous faire sa révérence pour supliez tres humblement vôtre altesse de luy rendre service comme je suit debarqué an…

John Cadwalader to Benjamin Franklin, January 1, 1778

[January, 1778? 9 ] I am at a Loss to determine whether your absence is an injury or an advantage to your Country. Your Services abroad are essential to our…

—— Quemizet to Benjamin Franklin, January 31, 1778