Lahaie 25 Aout 1783 Mr. Adams, après une apparition subite & courte ici, m’ayant déclaré son intention de rompre son ménage ici, 4 & averti de prendre mes mesures pour…
Rose-Aimée Du Buc d’Enneville informs William Temple Franklin of the marriage of their cousin, M. Du Buc-Saint-Olympe, to Madame de Longpré. She conveys this news on behalf of herself, Madame la Comtesse de Choisieul, and M. Du Buc, Intendant Général des Colonies. The letter serves as a formal announcement of the family union.
Félix Vicq d’Azyr invites Benjamin Franklin to attend a public session of the Royal Society of Medicine on August 26, 1783, where he will deliver a eulogy for the late Dr. Pringle, a mutual friend. Vicq d’Azyr expresses the society’s honor in Franklin’s presence and hopes he will accept the invitation.
Jonathan Nesbitt requests Benjamin Franklin to review and approve an outstanding account for goods shipped to Richard Bache in Philadelphia, so he can draw payment from Franklin's banker. Nesbitt also informs Franklin of his upcoming departure to L’Orient and offers to carry out any orders during his journey.
Benjamin Franklin informs Henry Laurens that no letters from him have been received and updates him on the peace negotiations with British ministers. The ministers insist on signing the Preliminary Articles as the Definitive Treaty without changes, except for a preamble and concluding paragraph confirming the agreement. Franklin anticipates the treaty will soon be finalized.
Donatien-Marie-Joseph de Vimeur, vicomte de Rochambeau, sends Benjamin Franklin a book on woods authored by Monsieur Telles Dacosta. Rochambeau explains that, not being personally known to Franklin, he was asked to deliver the book on Dacosta's behalf.
Caleb Davis writes to Benjamin Franklin in 1783, seeking Franklin's assistance in forwarding important information and letters to Mr. St. John, which had previously failed to reach him. Davis emphasizes the urgency and significance of the enclosed documents. He expresses respect and deference toward Franklin throughout the correspondence.
Marie-Jean-Antoine-Nicolas de Condorcet expresses gratitude to Benjamin Franklin for a valuable gift to the academy and praises Franklin's role in the American Revolution as a defense of human rights. He also recommends the skilled children of M. Fauchet, a Paris mint official, as potential workers for coin production in America, offering to provide further information on their abilities and conduct.
Jonathan Jr Williams informs Benjamin Franklin that American merchants in France face difficulties due to the general effects of the peace, not individual misconduct. He endorses Mr. Grubb as an honest man seeking legal protection to manage debts fairly and recommends Mr. Harrison as a capable young man aiming to gain commercial experience.
De Gravellines Düeil writes to Benjamin Franklin in 1783 offering a shipment of 62 bottles of champagne, including vintages from 1775 and 1778, for Franklin to select from and potentially order in larger quantities. He expresses eagerness to serve Franklin’s interests and mentions the possibility of establishing a commercial alliance between France and Boston. Düeil also offers to facilitate payment through Mr. Dueil, director of the waterways.