Benjamin Franklin to George Washington, June 13, 1777
Paris, June 13. 1777. Sir The Person who will have the Honour of delivering this to your Excellency, is Monsieur le Baron de Frey, who is well recommended to me…
Paris, June 13. 1777. Sir The Person who will have the Honour of delivering this to your Excellency, is Monsieur le Baron de Frey, who is well recommended to me…
12 June, 1777. Peter Timothy presents his most respectful and affectionate Salutes to his good Friend Doct. Franklin, whom he begs Leave (tho’ late) to congratulate upon the high Honours…
A l’hotel de névers rue du bac ce 11 juin 1777. Monsieur J’ay oublié de vous dire ce matin que deux dames de la martinique l’une mde. denneville et l’autre…
Paris, June 11. 1777. Sir, I do every thing in my Power to discourage foreign Officers from going over to enter into our Service, knowing well how difficult it is…
Paris 10e. juin 1777. Mon cher Maitre Si vous approuvez le modele que vous a presenté Mr. Coder, comme je suis disposé à le croire, je dois vous prevenir qu’il…
Nantes June 10 1777. Gentlemen The Intention of this is to ask your Interest in favour of a poor american Sailor who I am afraid will otherwise be executed for…
St. Malo June 6th. 1777. Sir I hope you’l Excuse my Presumtion In thus Addressing you, as, It is not only In Order to Acquaint you of my Misfortune, by…
London June 6th. 1777 You will I hope in some degree pardon the Liberty I have taken, of interrupting you at this time, when You are informd the reason of…
[June 6, 1777 5 ] Madam, It would be a Pleasure to me if I could in this Instance show the Regard I have for your Recommendation. 6 My Answer…
Passy, June 6. 1777. Sir, The Persons acting in France for the United States of America, had Orders from the Congress to procure and send over 4 experienc’d Engineers and…