1——— Troyes: Memorandum to Franklin and Deane for Antoine-Felix Wuybert, 30 November 1777 (Franklin Papers)
D : American Philosophical Society Wuybert, who had held the responsible position of chief engineer at Fort Washington before its capture by the British in August, 1776, was now languishing in Forton Prison, and despite Franklin’s efforts on his behalf was destined to stay there another year. Early in November, 1777, the London press published the commissioners’ proposal to Stormont the...