Letters about Science

Louis Dupas de Vallenais to Benjamin Franklin, January 10, 1777

Paris the 10th of January 1777 Sir As you was very busy this morning, when I have been to present my respects to you: I would not be so bold…

Nathan Rumsey to Benjamin Franklin, January 10, 1777

Nantes Jany. 10th. 1777. Honorable Sir I have this day a letter from Mr. Guerin of Auray in which he requests me to let you know that he had forwarded…

—— Gloro to Benjamin Franklin, January 10, 1777

American Commissioners to Phillipe-Charles-Félix Macquart, baron de Rullecourt, January 10, 1777

Paris Jany. 10th. 1777 Sir, In the name and by the authority of the Congress of the United States of America, we take you into their service, as Cheif of…

Thomas-François Dalibard to Benjamin Franklin, January 8, 1777

ce Mercredi matin 8. Janv. 1777. M. Dalibard a l’honneur de souhaiter le bonjour à Monsr. Le Docteur franklin et de lui adresser M. de Roussille qui desire avoir l’honneur…

American Commissioners to Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes, January 8, 1777

[ c. January 8, 1777 1 ] The situation of the United-states, require an immediate supply of Stores of various sorts, of which a proportion of Military for the opening…

Jeremiah Terry to Benjamin Franklin, January 7, 1777

Hotel de Luxembourg 7th. Jany. 1777 Sir. I set out from London the 2d. Inst. and arrived here about 4. o’Clock this Evening. My Principal Business is to learn a…

Louis-Joseph Plumard de Dangeul to Benjamin Franklin, January 6, 1777

Moonday. [Jan. 6?, 1777 5 ] M. de Dangeul is below desiring to pay his visit to Mr. doctor francklin, and woud have him so good as to remember that…

Conrad Alexandre Gérard to American Commissioners, January 6, 1777

A Versailles le 6 Janvier 1777 On desireroit qu’on voulut bien suspendre la Communication du Memoire signé contenant des Demandes particulieres. On aura l’honneur de prevenir du Moment ou elle…

American Commissioners to Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes, January 5, 1777

Versailles Jany. 5th 1777. 6, OClock in the Evening Dr. Franklin, Mr. Dean, and Mr. Lee, present their most respectful Complimts. to the Count de Vergennes; and request an audience…