6001To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Trumbull, 30 May 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society The Bearer has by our permission engaged to procure a small Font of Letters for the use of Some Printers in this State, and he is recommended to your direction in procuring them. As the Letters founded in France is designed for printing in the French Language, it is uncertain whether, in their Fonts, the number of each particulare Letter is proportioned for...
6002To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Trumbull, 9 November 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society You will doubtless recollect the circumstances of the first institution of the University of Dartmouth in the State of New-Hampshire. That the late venerable Dr Wheelock was indefatigable in his endeavours to civilise and chritianise the indian natives, and to promote humanity, literature, and piety, and for that end sought and obtained benefactions in...
6003To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Trumbull, 2 August 1781 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : University of Pennsylvania Library, American Philosophical Society I presume you are not ignorant of the imprisonment of my son John Trumbull in London,— I trust you have used your interest for his release, such confinement may prove very prejudicial to his health— I hoped it would not have been so long, he may want money have enclosed for that end, a bill of Exche. for thirteen hundred...
6004To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Trumbull, 12 December 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society; copy: Connecticut State Library I Beg leave to Introduce to your particular Notice, The Gentleman who will present you this.—Colo: Dircks from Holland.—In his favour I need say no more to you, than that He has serv’d with reputation & Honor, in the Defence of our Country;—And has now leave of Absence to settle his Affairs, and return.— My Letter by him to...
6005To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Trumbull, 12 April 1780 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society This will be deliver’d to you, by my youngest Son Colo. John Trumbull, whose Ambition of gaining a more extensive knowledge of foreign Nations, leads him to Europe.— I have to beg your notice of Him, while He may remain in Paris, and your Advice and Assistance in whatever He may request.—in fine I wish you to be his patron.—and I assure you, that nothing...
6006Jonathan Trumbull to the American Commissioners, 29 May 1778: résumé (Franklin Papers)
LS : American Philosophical Society; copy: Library of Congress <Hartford, May 29, 1778: This comes by Capt. Robert Niles of the Spy , a state schooner, who brings dispatches from Congress. Lead is in short supply here; please load as much on the Spy as the Captain thinks wise, and advance him what he needs for his expenses and wages.> Published in Taylor, Adams Papers , VI , 169–70. For...
6007To Benjamin Franklin from Johann Rudolph Tschiffelÿ, 1 August 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Daignes Monsieur permetre que mettant de coté vos eminentes dignites politiques, je ne m’addresse qu’au Philosophe, qu’au précieux ami de l’humanité. La passion pour l’Agriculture m’a fait passer touts les moments de loisir a l’etudier et a la pratiquer. J’en ai fait renaitre le gout parmis mes concitoÿens, et puissament soutenu par plusieurs d’entre eux,...
6008To Benjamin Franklin from Henry Tucker, 12 August 1775 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society The imperial crisis, long before it erupted in war, began to affect parts of the empire that were remote from the quarrel; and one of them was Bermuda. The small island, with a population of only 12,000, was in danger of being crushed between the upper and nether millstone. The embargo that the Continental Association laid on trade with other British...
6009To Benjamin Franklin from Jacob Tucker, 15 August 1780 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I hope my Necesity at this time will Appologize for the Freedom I have taken In Acquainting you of my Situation, being now a Prisoner almost 27 Months being Destitute of Cloathing & Every Necessary of Life should Be Glad Your honour Would Take it into Consideration & send me some money to Releive My Real Wants. Your Honour Must understand That I Served in...
6010Samuel Tucker to the American Commissioners, 1 April 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society These with my due Respects on my Arrival may serve to inform your Honours, that after a very fatigueing Passage of forty two Days I arrived at this port with Joy, having the pleasure of landing the Honble: John Adams Esqr. safe in the City. By Richard Palmes Esqr. the Capt. of Marines under my Command I send you inclosed a Copy of my Instructions and...
6011Samuel Tucker to the American Commissioners, 14 July 1778: résumé (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society <On board the Boston , Port Louis, July 14, 1778: A letter of the 8th from Mr. Livingston tells me that a prisoner exchange is possible. I enclose a list of those on board, and a list of men recaptured, I suppose, in one of my prizes; the other two have already arrived. I am waiting on orders to join Capt. Whipple. He tells me he will be ready by the 20th...
6012Samuel Tucker to the American Commissioners, 22 April 1778: résumé (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Massachusetts Historical Society <Bordeaux, April 22, 1778: My ship has been careened, but I must take out and repair the mainmast. Capt. Palmes has been long away, and I am anxious to know my destination. I shall be ready as soon as possible, but the holidays have delayed me; although I tried to get permission to keep on working, the authorities denied it. I await your orders about...
6013Samuel Tucker to the American Commissioners, 11 April 1778: résumé (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Massachusetts Historical Society <On board the Boston , Bordeaux, April 11, 1778: I shall careen my ship next Tuesday, and hope to be soon ready for sea; Mr. Bondfield will expedite matters. You will have sent Capt. Palmes, I hope, before this reaches you. I shall be happy to hear from you.> Published in Taylor, Adams Papers , VI , 27–8.
6014Samuel Tucker to the American Commissioners, 29 April 1778: résumé (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society <Bordeaux, April 29, 1778: I have received your orders but cannot carry them out immediately; repairs will take another two weeks and more. Mr. Livingston will be my second lieutenant, and I am obliged to you.> Published in Taylor, Adams Papers , VI , 73. In the commissioners’ letter of the 13th they had recommended Livingston as first officer, but Adams...
6015Samuel Tucker to the American Commissioners, 25 April 1778: résumé (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Massachusetts Historical Society <Bordeaux, April 25, 1778: I had my mast condemned by a jury of six carpenters, three merchant captains, and Mr. Bondfield. You would have told me, I assume, if you intended to load cargo; I have therefore begun to take in ballast. The King’s officers are enticing men from me for the army; I retrieved five today who were about to embark for St. Martin’s....
6016Samuel Tucker to the American Commissioners, 3 July 1778: résumé (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society <The Boston , Lorient, July 3, 1778: I arrived here after a cruise of twenty-four days, during which I took four prizes; one I sent to Boston and the others here. I returned so soon because I encountered Capt. Alexander Murray in the brig Saratoga with dispatches for you and the court and other important letters, which my officers saw. I started to convoy...
6017Samuel Tucker to the American Commissioners, 28 May 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Massachusetts Historical Society These may Serve to Inform your Honours that I am Now Lying Wind bound ready for Sea and Shall Imbrace the first Opportunity after a Long Detention for the want of Seaman. The Last three weeks I was in Bordeaux my Crew was very Sickly. I had the misfortune to Loose Several from the Hospital Who died with a Pluricy fever. Then troubled with a Pack of...
6018Samuel Tucker to the American Commissioners, 12 July 1778: résumé (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society <On board the Boston , Port Louis, July 12, 1778: The Frenchmen I took on at Bordeaux have given me much trouble. When we arrived here eight of them got shore leave; their sergeant complained so much of their treatment that the King’s officers, including General La Touche of Lorient, came aboard yesterday evening to ask them whether they would stay or go...
6019To Benjamin Franklin from [Turgot], 3 October 1778 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Madame Helvetius me charge, Monsieur, de vous demander si vous serés libre samedi prochain 10 pour aller chéz Mr. De St Lambert avec elle. Si vous n’étes pas libre, elle vous prie de me mander le premier jour où vous le serés, afin qu’elle propose ce jour la a Mr. De St Lambert. Je me chargerai de lui faire savoir votre reponse. Vous connoissés, Monsieur,...
6020To Benjamin Franklin from Turgot, 25 September 1781 (Franklin Papers)
LS : University of Pennsylvania Library Un Gentilhomme Normand qui est depuis 27. ans établi a pensilvanie et qui de la permission du congrés est venu voir sa famille, veut bien se charger de me procurer des grainnes de L’amerique Septemtrionnale pour assurer Le succès de Ses Soins il seroit necessaire d’avoir une recommandation auprés de Monsieur hancock pour qu’il veulle bien permettre qu’on...
6021To Benjamin Franklin from Turgot, [May 1781] (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society J’ai reçû avec bien de La reconnoissance la Lettre que vous m’avez fait l’honneur de m’écrire, ainsi que les dessins gravés qui y etoient joints; Je vous en envoye la Traduction en vous priant de vouloir bien me faire Savoir Si elle est fidele. J’accepte bien volontiers L’offre que vous me faites de me donner des Eclaircissements, puisqu’ils me procureront...
6022To Benjamin Franklin from Turgot, 26 May 1778 (Franklin Papers)
AL : University of Pennsylvania Library M. Turgot à l’honneur de renouveller à Monsieur francklin la prière qu’il lui a faite en faveur de M. Roulhac. M. Roulhac est fils de M. Roulhac magistrat distingué dans sa Province, Lieutenant général et chef en cette qualité du Présidial de Limoges. Ce jeune homme après avoir fait de très bonnes études, s’est attaché au commerce. Il y a près de dix...
6023To Benjamin Franklin from Anne-Robert-Jacques Turgot, Baron de l’Aulne, 17 [December?] 1777 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Mr. Turgot accepte avec grand plaisir la proposition que lui a fait faire Mr. Franklin par Mr. Quesnai de St. Germain de le dedommager Samedi du plaisir dont les engagemens de Mr. Franklin le privent pour Vendredi. Toutes les occasions de voir Mr. Franklin luy sont precieuses, et il est impatient de temoigner aux amis de la liberté sa joye de leurs succès....
6024To Benjamin Franklin from A.-R.-J. Turgot, [c. February 1778] (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Note recommandée a Monsieur Franklin par Mr Turgot. Le Sr. Roulhac fils du Lieutenant General, ou premier officier de la senechaussée de Limoges est passé il y a un an a Boston en qualité de facteur des Srs. Raimbaud et Basmarein Negociants a Bordeaux. Il a parcouru les differens ports de l’Amerique septentrionale pour y former des relations de commerce, et...
6025To Benjamin Franklin from Anne-Robert-Jacques Turgot, Baron de l’Aulne, 29 September 1778 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Mr. Turgot fait mille compliments a Monsieur Franklin et le prie d’ajouter au plaisir qu’il doit lui faire de diner demain chéz lui, celui de proposer a Mr. Franklin le jeune et a Mr. Adams de lui faire le meme honneur. Addressed: A Monsieur / Monsieur Franklin / Ministre plenipotentiaire / des Etats unis / A Passi One of the many instances of this title...
6026To Benjamin Franklin from Anne-Robert-Jacques Turgot, baron de l’Aulne, [8 April 1778] (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Mr. Turgot a eu l’honneur de rappeler a Mr. Franklin l’esperance qu’il lui a donnée. Il apprend dans le moment l’arrivée de Mr. Adams, il en fait son compliment a Mr. Franklin, il desire fort que cet evenement ne le prive pas du plaisir qu’il s’etoit promis, et il seroit très flatté que Mr. Franklin pût engager Mr. Adams a lui faire aussi l’honneur de diner...
6027To Benjamin Franklin from Turgot, Baron de l’Aulne, 27 June 1777 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society M. Turgot fait ses complimens a Monsieur franklin et prie Messieurs francklin de lui faire l’honneur de diner chés lui Jeudy prochain 3 Juillet. Addressed: A Monsieur / Monsieur francklin / A Passy / près La Barrière . BF attended the dinner, for his host got news from him and reported it a few hours after the party: Joseph Ruwet, ed., Lettres de Turgot à la...
6028To Benjamin Franklin from the Marquis Turgot, 25 April 1781 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Je ferai Rechercher suivant Vos intentions la machine pour Copier les lettres, ainsi que ses accessoires, je les ferai porter chez M. l’abbé morellet. On vient de me Remettre le livre que feu mon frere Vous avait prêté. J’aurais une Grace à Vous demander, ce serait de Vouloir bien me faire Connaitre la Méthode que Vous avez Employée pour Enflamer la fumée...
6029To Benjamin Franklin from the Marquis Turgot, 24 February 1778 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society M. Turgot fait mille complimens a Monsieur francklin, il espère qu’il voudra bien se souvenir de la parole qu’il luy à donnée de diner chés luy vendredy prochain 27 fevrier, il espère aussy que M. francklin fils voudra bien accompagner Monsieur son pere. Etienne-François (1721–89), Anne-Robert’s older brother, was a former army officer now in retirement; his...
6030To Benjamin Franklin from the Comte de Turin, 7 February 1778: résumé (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society <Chateau de Glaye, near La Ferté-Bernard, Maine, February 7, 1778, in French: Your knowledge of the natural world makes me hope that you will help some one who since his retirement from service has given himself to the study of natural history. I should like to acquire live animals and birds of both sexes to breed in France. Any success I may have, even if...