1To Benjamin Franklin from Katherine French, 19 May 1767 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Mrs. French’s compliments to Doctor Franklin desires to know how he does; if at leisure would be very glad of the pleasure of his company this Morning to play at Chess. A number of notes from Mrs. French to BF survive in the Franklin Papers, but the editors have been able to discover little about her; for what is known, see above, XII , 96–7 n. May 19 fell...
2To Benjamin Franklin from Katherine French, 18 February 1771 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Your very valuable opinion is much desired upon the Work I now send for your perusal. A particular friend has requested this favor of me. He says, he thinks, you are not a Stranger to this performance, as it was shewed to you some time ago, in an incompleat state. By a Letter from the late Docr. Greg. Sharpe, which Letter I send you a Copy of, I conclude it...
3To Benjamin Franklin from Katherine French, 30 May 1767 (Franklin Papers)
AL : Historical Society of Pennsylvania The opera interfering [ torn ] Mrs. French to put off her Music till Saturday 6th. June When she hopes to have [the] favor of seeing Docr. Frank[lin.] May 30, fell on a Saturday in 1767 and 1772 during BF ’s second mission; according to editorial practice this note is printed here at the earlier of the two dates.
4To Benjamin Franklin from Katherine French, [1765?–75] (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Mrs. French thinks it long since she had the pleasure of seeing Dr. Frankin, called at his house to desire the favor of his Company to dinner tomorrow to meet Mr. Payne to play at Chess till half an hour after 7 o’ [ clock ]. Will be happy to see him as [early?] in the Morning as is agreeable. Addressed: To. Dr. Franklin For BF ’s old friend see above, XVIII...
5To Benjamin Franklin from Katherine French, 27 March 1765 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Mrs. French’s compliments to Docr. Franklin desires the favor of his Company to Morrow Evening to a little Music. Several notes and letters between BF and Mrs. Katherine French survive, often brief messages written in the third person, inviting him to her home for dinner, music, or a game of chess. A few of their letters suggest her interest in books on...
6To Benjamin Franklin from Katherine French, 17 June 1771 (Franklin Papers)
AL : Historical Society of Pennsylvania Mrs. French understands that Docr. Franklin dines with the Bishop of St. Asaph’s to morrow hopes he will do her the favor of dining with her on Wednesday or Thursday, both days will be giving her a double pleasure, she has provided chess players for each day. See her letter to BF above, Feb. 18. BF was not merely dining with the Bishop, but visiting him...
7To Benjamin Franklin from Katherine French, 17 February 1774: résumé (Franklin Papers)
AL : Historical Society of Pennsylvania <Thursday, February 17, [1774 ], a note in the third person. Invites him to dinner tomorrow.> An old acquaintance; see above, XVIII , 35. The only year, between the apparent beginning of their acquaintance in 1765 and BF ’s departure for America, when Feb. 17 fell on a Thursday.
8To Benjamin Franklin from Katherine French, 1 March 1771 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I return you my Thanks for the unquestionable proof you have given of your approbation, of the Work I sent you. I made my friend extremely happy in shewing your Letter to him. When I am in possession of the other 5 sets Will dispatch them to your House. I was unwilling my friend Miss Jennings’s civil acknowledgement of your kind favor, should wait a moment,...