13d. Monday. (Adams Papers)
I spent the evening and supped with a numerous company at counseller Arvidson’s.
2From John Adams to Alleyne Fitzherbert, 3 February 1783 (Adams Papers)
Mr. Adams presents his Compliments to Mr. Fitzherbert, and has the Honour to acquaint him, that the American Ministers Plenipotentiary for the Peace, have just directed Mr. A. to inform Mr. Fitzherbert, that they have determined to exchange an hundred Passports, which are now printing and will be ready for Signature Tomorrow. That they are ready to enter into Conferences concerning the...
3To John Adams from Alleyne Fitzherbert, 3 February 1783 (Adams Papers)
M r Fitz-Herbert presents his Compliments to M r Adams, and as he is obliged to go to Versailles tomorrow, begs leave to propose to him and the other American Ministers Plenipotentiary for the Peace to meet at his (M r F’s) lodgings on Wednesday next at eleven o’clock for the purpose of conferring together upon the subject of the definitive treaty: however should that time or place be...
4To John Adams from Félix Vicq d’Azyr, 3 February 1783 (Adams Papers)
La Socièté Royale de Medecine après S’être Empresseé de Contracter une association de Correspondance avec le Collegè de Boston, association qui la flatte infiniment, m’a Chargé de Vous adresser le Diplôme qui Constate l’union de Ces deux Compagnies. Elle Vous prie de Vouloir bien le faire parvenir aux Membres illustres qui composent le Collegè de Boston; Parmi le petit Nombre d’exemplaires, du...
5Passport for British Merchant Ships, [ca. 3 February 1783] (Adams Papers)
We John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and John Jay, three of the Ministers Plenipotentiary of the United States of America for making Peace with Great Britain. To all Captains or Commanders of Ships of War, Privateers or armed Vessels belonging to the said States, or to either of them, or to any of the Citizens of the same—And to all others whom these Presents may concern send Greeting. Whereas...
Copies: Massachusetts Historical Society (three), Library of Congress We John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and John Jay, three of the Ministers Plenipotentiary of the United States of America for making Peace with Great Britain. To all Captains or Commanders of Ships of War, Privateers or armed Vessels belonging to the said States, or to either of them, or to any of the Citizens of the same, And...
7To Benjamin Franklin from John Adams, 3 February 1783 (Franklin Papers)
AL : Library of Congress; copy: Massachusetts Historical Society Mr Adams has the Honour to inform Dr Franklin that the American Ministers for the Peace, are desired by the British Minister to meet him at the Hotel du Parc Royal, Wednesday, at Eleven, for a Conference concerning the Definitive Treaty. Addressed: A Son Excellence / Monsieur Franklin / Ministre Plenipotentiaire / des Etats Unis...
8To Benjamin Franklin from Richard Bache, 3 February 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Permit me to introduce to your Acquaintance & Civilities, Mr. Petitt, Son of my Friend Mr Charles Petitt of this place; I believe him to be a young Gentleman of merit, and as such beg leave to recommend him to your Notice & Esteem— Sally & the Children are well, I am ever Dear Sir Yours affectionately Addressed: His Excellency / Dr. Franklin / at / Passy /...
9To Benjamin Franklin from Fizeaux, Grand & Cie., 3 February 1783 (Franklin Papers)
LS : American Philosophical Society Conformément á la lettre que vous nous avéz fait l’honneur de nous écrire le 23 du mois dernier, nous avons acquité la traitte de M. Morris Sur nous de L2458.10. & Suivant vos ordres nous nous en remboursons par la nôtre Sur vous Monsieur de 820 écus, á 20 jours de date, á nôtre ordre. Nous en créditons le Compte des Etats unis au che. [change] de 54 5/16 en...
10To Benjamin Franklin from ——— Loyseau, 3 February 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society La Revolution de L’amerique etant heureusement achevée, il est permis de penser aux objets du commerce qu’il est dorenavant possible de faire avec elle. Je m’interesse Beaucoup a une Manufacture d’acier etablie a 20 lieues de paris, elle opére par cementation pour parvenir a La conversion du fer de Suede en acier. Elle veut S’ouvrir un débouché en amerique,...