1To Benjamin Franklin from Madame Brillon, 20 April 1781 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Je vais répondre a votre lettre mon bon papa avéc franchise et amitié: il auroit été doux à mon coeur et trés agréable a monsieur Brillon de pouvoir formér une liaison qui ne fit de nous qu’une mesme famille, nous aimons monsieur votre fils et nous croyons qu’il à tout ce qu’il faut pour faire un sujét distingué et rendre une femme heureuse; mais il ne peut...
2To Benjamin Franklin from William Carmichael, 20 April 1781 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Library of Congress I received by Mr. Jay’s Courier who returned last night your favour of the 12th. & seize the earliest Opportunity of acknowledging my Obligations for this fresh Mark of your Confidence & Esteem, Mr. Jay communicated to me your Letters, & their Contents with Respect to the Situation of public affairs here as well as to what concerned ourselves personally gave me the...
3To Benjamin Franklin from Juliana Ritchie, 20 April 1781 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society The Many proofs—that I have experienced of your good nature—& politeness—leads me to hope that I shall meet your kind pardon for the liberty I take in troubleing you with the enclosed letter which contains one for my husband; you’ll, add to my great debt of gratitude—by delivering it to Mr. Shaffer—before that gentleman leaves Paris. He will repay you the...