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.
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…
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.
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…
Elias Boudinot informs the American Peace Commissioners of Congress's finalized instructions following their June and July correspondence and congratulates them on the signing of the definitive Treaty of Paris in September 1783. He expresses national joy over the treaty, anticipates the British evacuation of New York, and honors the commissioners' diplomatic efforts.
David Hartley informs Benjamin Franklin that he has sent the requested scarlet Welsh flannel to ensure Franklin receives it before winter. He mentions John Jay's recovery and upcoming visit to Bath, where they plan to meet. Hartley also sends regards from his family and requests Franklin to convey his compliments to John Adams and other friends.
Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes, informs Benjamin Franklin of a response from Marshal de Castries regarding the seizure of arms and munitions at the Orient by Mr. Pachelberg, whose release is requested by Mr. Barclay. Vergennes asks Franklin to share the documents with Barclay so he can present counterarguments to the refusal of the release. The letter focuses on resolving the dispute over the confiscated military supplies.
Wilhelmina von Mosheim, comtesse de Golowkin, writes to Benjamin Franklin from Paris requesting to borrow the latest volume of the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, specifically containing Sir Hamilton's paper on the Calabria earthquake. She expresses affection and eagerness to visit him soon, while also clarifying a mix-up with the volume previously sent.
Geneviève-Elisabeth Belamy Le Veillard invites Benjamin Franklin to join her for tea on the evening of October 22, 1783. She extends a polite and friendly greeting in her brief note. The letter reflects social customs and personal connections during Franklin's time in France.
Benjamin Franklin responds to David Hartley’s letter regarding a proposed temporary convention, expressing confidence that American unity will endure despite concerns of division. He notes that reports of American discord are exaggerated and promises to consider the proposal once his colleagues return to London. Franklin also sends regards to Hartley’s family.