AL : American Philosophical Society Le Duc de la Rochefoucauld est chargé par Me. Sa mere de proposer à Monsieur franklyn de lui faire l’honneur de diner chez elle le Vendredi 23. de ce mois, au lieu du samedi 24; la mere et le fils lui font mille complimens et le prient d’engager pour ce même jour Monsieur Son petit-fils, et M. le Veillard. While the 23rd did fall on a Friday earlier during...
2John Adams to Abigail Adams, 23 June 1780 (Adams Papers)
We are very much affected with the Loss of Charlestown—it seems the most disagreable Affair, We have ever met with. I dont know that the Consequences will be bad, but the Loss of so many Men, ships, and Artillery and stores is heavy besides the Town. To maintain it, they must weaken themselves at N. York and elsewhere. We hope to hear of something to ballance it. I inclose a Paper, giving an...
3George Washington to Major Richard Claiborne, 23 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Rockaway Bridge [ New Jersey ] June 23, 1780 . Instructs Claiborne to proceed to Morristown to check on removal of stores and baggage. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
4George Washington to the Committee of Cooperation, 23 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Rockaway Bridge [ New Jersey ] June 23, 1780 . Reports that enemy is marching toward Morristown. Emphasizes need of redoubled efforts by the states. Urges Committee to move from Morristown as it “is become an ineligible place.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
5George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 23 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Rockaway Bridge [ New Jersey ] June 23, 1780 . Reports that British are marching in two divisions to West Point. Sends instructions for defense of the works. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
6From Benjamin Franklin to Arthur Lee, 23 June 1780 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Library of Congress I received the Letters you did me the honour of writing to me, the 23th. Inst: informing me of the Passport I had before given you being expired and desiring another. Inclosed I have the Honour of sending it to you. With great Respect, I am sir, your most obedient and most humble Servant Actually the 13th, above. We have not located the passport. The present letter...
7To Benjamin Franklin from John Paul Jones, 23 June 1780 (Franklin Papers)
LS : American Philosophical Society; AL (draft): National Archives; copy: United States Naval Academy Museum I by the last post gave you an account of the events here respecting Captain Landais and the Alliance, and inclosed all the necessary papers to explain circumstances.— Yesterday the Serapis was publicly sold for I think 240,000 livres.— Mr. Williams and myself have been looking after a...
8To Benjamin Franklin from Sartine, 23 June 1780 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Library of Congress J’ai reçu, Monsieur, la Lettre que vous m’avez fait l’honneur de m’écrire le 19. de ce mois. J’ai fait prevenir les officiers de l’Amirauté de Vannes que la Vente du Vau. Le Serapis se feroit à L’Orient par le Commissaire des Ports et arcenaux de la Marine en ce Port. Vous serez tres incessamment informé du Prix auquel ce Bâtiment aura été porté et l’adjudication...
9To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Williams, Jr., 23 June 1780 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I have received your Favour of the 17 Inst and should be happy immediately to execute your Orders, but the Frigate Alliance has not only fled and deprived us of her Assistance but the Bonhomme Richards men are in her & are loaded with Irons because they want to join their old Commander. Thus does this Fool & madman sacrifice the dearest Interests of our...
10General Orders, 23 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
The Men will cook their Provisions immediately they are to be kept Compact in readiness for a sudden movement. In Case a sudden movement should become necessary two pieces of Cannon will be fired at the Park as a signal to the Troops to get under Arms. The General officers present will assemble at General Hand’s Brigade this afternoon five o clock to take into consideration a dispute of rank...