Letters from 1778

—— to Benjamin Franklin, June 18, 1778

[before or during July, 1778] 2 On a appris par un officier francois lieutenant dans les troupes aux ordres du général Gates que Klinton avec un corps de 4000 hommes,…

American Commissioners to Thomas Read, July 29, 1778

Passi July 29. 1778 Captain Read, You will take on Board your Vessell such a Cargo, as you shall receive from Mr. Schweighauser, out of such Merchandises belonging to the…

American Commissioners to President of Congress, July 29, 1778

Passy July 29 1778 Sir Mr. Livingston received a Commission from us as first 3 Lieut. of the Boston and made a Cruise in her in which she had the…

American Commissioners to Massachusetts Council, July 29, 1778

Passi July 29 1778 Gentlemen, We have received the Honour of your Letter of June 9, 1 by Captain Corbin Barnes of the Schooner Dispatch together with three Packetts, directed…

American Commissioners to Eastern Navy Board, July 29, 1778

American Commissioners to Committee for Foreign Affairs, July 29, 1778

American Commissioners to Committee of Commerce, July 29, 1778

Nicolas Moreau to Benjamin Franklin, July 28, 1778

Cadiz 28 juillet 1778 Monseigneur La declaration que notre Roy tres Chrétien a fait faire a la Cour de Londres par son Embassadeur Monsieur Le Marquis de Noailles ou on…

Plombard & Legris to Benjamin Franklin, July 28, 1778

Nantes Le 28 Juillet 1778 Nous Vous remettons cy joint Monsieur, une Traitte sur Vous de £900 par Le President Henri Laurens a 30 Jours de Vüe, passée a L’ordre…

Isaak Iselin to Benjamin Franklin, July 28, 1778

Bâle en Suisse ce 28 Juillet 1778 Monsieur Disciple et confident de la nature vous avés devoilé aux mortels étonnés ses secrets les plus sublimes; vous leurs avés enseigné a…