1From Benjamin Franklin to [John Robertson], 28 January 1780 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Library of Congress I received yours of the 17th. Instant, relating to your son. He was here the and I assisted him with some money, five Louis to help him forward to you. He set out for Nantes I suppose immediately, and I hope he is safe with you before this time. I am, sir &c. BF had recently confused his name with “Robinson”; see BF to Hodgson, Jan. 20, and XXX , 488n. Missing. His...
2James Madison to John Robertson, 23 May 1836 (Madison Papers)
J. M. with his best respects to Mr. Robertson thanks him for the copy of his speech delivered in the H. of Reps on the 5th & 6th. of April. In this present condition of J. M. the combined effect of his very advanced age & of indisposition much increased within a short-period he has been able to make himself but slightly acquainted with some of subjects embraced in your speech. He may safely...