391To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Loring Austin, 10 June 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS and copy: American Philosophical Society I cannot omit the present favorable Opportunity by Capt Thompson, who proposes going himself to Paris, to return your Excellency my most sincere Thanks, for the many Civilities you were pleased to honor me with while in France— The important News I had the Honor of carrying to Passy, which operated so favorably for our Country, the Disposition of...
392To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Loring Austin, 19 July 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Give me leave respected Sir to introduce to you my Brother Mr Benjamin Austin jr. & Mr Oliver Brewster (a young Gentleman of this Town who accompanys him on a Tour to Europe) who wish to have an Opportunity of paying their Respects to your Excellency & see that Country which has so generously exerted herself in behalf of America; & permit me to congratulate...
393Jonathan Loring Austin to the American Commissioners, 27 October 1778: résumé (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society <Amsterdam, October 27, 1778: I will sail for St. Eustatia next Wednesday or Thursday, as no direct passage for America is available. Had I been able I would have told you sooner, so you could send more dispatches. I doubt that Admiral d’Estaing is in the precarious situation reported by the English newspapers. American affairs provoke conflicting opinions...
394Jonathan Loring Austin to the American Commissioners, 19 September 1778: résumé (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society <Passy, September 19, 1778: On Tuesday [September 22] I will leave for Holland and then for America. I would appreciate letters of recommendation to Congress, the Massachusetts Council and other assemblies or individuals. Had I the money myself or had I not exceeded the credit with Pliarne, Penet & Cie. given me by the Board of War in Boston, I would not...
395Jonathan Loring Austin to the Commissioners, 27 October 1778 (Adams Papers)
Had it been in my Power to acquaint your Excellencies sooner in what Manner I was to proceed, I should have done myself the Honor of addressing you, before it was too late to receive any further Dis patches from Passy. I have (after waiting here with great Anxeity) received Letters from my Freind, which have determined me to proceed for St. Eustatia, and expect to sail next Wednesday or...
396To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Loring Austin, 12 July 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I have only now to acknowledge the foregoing to be Copy of my last, & to congratulate your Excellency upon the repulse given the British Troops the 14 may by Genl moultrie at Charlestown South Carolina, we have been impatiently waiting for particulars of this glorious Event authenticated by Congress, but some Accident, or a Desire to compleat the Advantage...
397To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Loring Austin, 21 July 1781 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I expect in ten, or fifteen days at fartherst to embark for Philadelphia, if your Excellency has any Letters for America & will forward them by Return of Post to Mr Williams, I will take charge of them, & deliver them (if possible) as directed— I am with the greatest Respect Your Excellency’s Most Obedient humble Servt. Addressed: Son Excellence / Monsieur...
398To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Loring Austin, 12 November 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I had the Honor of addressing your Excellency by two different Opportunities, which hope have reached your Hands; I am very sensible that your Excellency’s Attention is engrossed with important Concerns for your Country, yet permit me to express my Remembrance for Civilities received, by wishing you a long Continuation of Health & Happiness.— My late...
399To Benjamin Franklin from D’Autun, 25 October 1781 (Franklin Papers)
L : Historical Society of Pennsylvania J’ai n’ai jamais vu jusqu’a present L’original des lettres ecrites par Monrs. Shaffer a un Nommé Bernard, et les copies que le meme a presentè a V. E. sont entierement fausses; Pour Justifier Monsr. Shaffer, et pour reconcilier Ma consiençe je crois mon devoir informer V. E. de la Vilainie du dt.[dit] Bernard. J’ose esperer donc que V. E. voudrà prèsenter...
400To Benjamin Franklin from Remy d’Autun, [after 4 September 1781] (Franklin Papers)
D : Historical Society of Pennsylvania In early February, 1781, Jonathan Williams, Jr. wrote Franklin a letter of introduction for John Shaffer, a young Philadelphian newly arrived in Nantes with a sum of money to purchase goods. He came from a well-respected family, carried an enthusiastic recommendation from Robert Morris, and, as he told Williams, intended to stay in Paris only long enough...