241To Benjamin Franklin from Hilliard d’Auberteuil, 17 June 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : University of Pennsylvania Library J’ai l’honneur d’envoyer à votre excellence les épreuves des feuilles T & V. et de vous prier de me les renvoyer le plustot possible. Je suis avec les sentimens de la plus profonde Consideration Monsieur de votre Excellence Le très humble & très obéist. servir.
242To Benjamin Franklin from Peter Amiel, 29 June 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Capt: Jones haveing granted me leave of absence for to stay at L’Orient: to settle my private Affairs; since his departure, Monsieur De Chaumont has been so kind as to offer me appartements in his Chateau, this Sir is to beg it as perticular favor that you’l be so kind as to extend my leave for his Place. I am Honored Sir your Respectfull Humble Servant...
243To Benjamin Franklin from “une Personne Honneste,” 25 December 1776 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Une personne honneste, et dont le nom ne serait pas connu de Monsieur le docteur franclin, aurait un service a Luy demander, et pour cela le suplie de Luy Mander quel heure dans la matiné, elle pourait parler à monsieur franclin de vendredy ou de samedy, c’est une personne qui demeure a la campagne et qui vousdrait bien ne pas faire un voyage inutile....
244To Benjamin Franklin from Thomas Grenville, 10 May 1782 (Franklin Papers)
AL and copy: Library of Congress; transcripts: Massachusetts Historical Society, National Archives Mr Grenville presents his Compliments to Mr Franklin; he proposes sending a Courier to England at 10 o’clock to-night, & will give him in charge any letters Mr Franklin may wish to send by him. Addressed: Benjamin Franklin Esqr / &c—&c—&c / a Passy / ½ past 1. o’clock. When BF received this...
245To Benjamin Franklin from ——— Pinet, 22 March 1781 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Monsieur Pinet prémier Commis de la marine a L’honneur d’envoyer à Monsieur franklin La Lettre cy jointe qui est venue Sous Son couvert, de Granville. Pinet was in charge of the naval ministry bureau dealing with conscription (“classes”) and fisheries: Almanach de Versailles for 1781, p. 249. Not found.
246To Benjamin Franklin from John Adams, 6 June 1783 (Franklin Papers)
L : American Philosophical Society Mr: Adams’ Compliments wait on Dr: Franklin, in return to his polite Invitation for Sunday the 8th. inst:— Mr: Adams will do himself the honor of waiting on Dr: Franklin. Addressed: Monsieur / Monsr: Franklin. / Passy. Charles Storer, who penned this letter, received a similar invitation from BF . He wrote his own note on June 6 accepting on behalf of himself...
247To Benjamin Franklin from the Marquis d’Amezaga, 20 July 1782 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Mr. D’amezaga, fait ses Plus Tendres Complimens à Monsieur de franklin, Il luy fait demander Sil dinne demain chés luy, dimanche et Sil veut bien que Mr. Damezaga aille L’embrasser. The only year during BF ’s stay in France that July 20 fell on a Saturday.
248To Benjamin Franklin from ——— Baudouin, 5 May 1779 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Baudouin assure monsieur franklin de toutte sa veneration et de son Respect, il prie s. Excellence de vouloir bien faire donner au porteur un recû de la lettre cy jointe. Addressed: pour / Monsieur franklin Possibly Sartine’s letter of May 4.
249To Benjamin Franklin from ――― De Laville, 16 June 1777: résumé (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society <Cherbourg (“Caesarisburgei”), June 16, 1777, in Latin: Informs Franklin that at about four the previous afternoon Captain Burnell was captured by the British and taken to prison. This has been reported to the local authorities so that they may uphold the law of nations.> He signs himself as a doctor of medicine, member of the city council, and medical...
250To Benjamin Franklin from Alleyne Fitzherbert, 14 February 1783 (Franklin Papers)
AL : Harvard University Library Mr Fitz-Herbert presents his Compliments to Dr Franklin & has the honour of transmitting to him herewith a letter which he received Yesterday evening by a Courier from England. Notation: Fitz-Herbert.
251To Benjamin Franklin from Vergennes, 12 September 1779 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Library of Congress Le Comte de Vergennes fait tous ses remercimens à Monsieur Franklin des paquets qu’il lui a envoyés hier. Ils lui ont apris l’arrivé a Boston de M. Le Chr. de la Luzerne, et des differens Evenemens avantageuses aux Etats unis dont le Cte. de Vergennes desiré que M. Franklin puisse lui donner la Confirmation mardi prochain. At the King’s weekly audience for foreign...
252To Benjamin Franklin from Michel Bonniot and Jn. Eymas Labate, 21 February 1778: résumé (Franklin Papers)
LS : American Philosophical Society <Bordeaux, February 21, 1778, in French: We have received by the ship Yacht Bordelais the enclosed letter for you. It must be an old one because the ship, dispatched from Cork last August, was stopped at sea by the British and detained for some months in Falmouth. We should be happy to be of any service to you.> Bonniot was one of two brothers, Bordeaux...
253To Benjamin Franklin from ――― Brillon, 28 July 1777 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society M. Brillon est passé pour avoir l’honneur de voir Monsieur franklin et de lui proposer et a Monsieur son petit fils a diner jeudy La comedie francaise dans une loge grillée, après diner. Une partie d’echecs et du thé, le soir. Le tout avec M. Leveillard. Response si vous voulés bien. The year could be 1783, but we are guessing that this note is related to...
254To Benjamin Franklin from Benjamin Golden, 2 December 1781 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I The Subscriber of the Present Beg humbly To be permitted to Communicate unto you a Few Inclosed Sentences in order to acquaint you of my Present Necessity of booth Cloathing and every other Necssary Capable of Rendering Life by any means Comfortable: I Beg Leave to acquaint you of my Being a Subject to my worthy and amiable Congress and well Respected...
255To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Williams, Jr., 24 February 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I take the Opportunity by a private Hand to return you Capt Folgers Bond & Oath, in order to save the postage. I will write by the Post. I am in haste yours most dutifully and affectionately Notation: J. Williams 24. Fevr. 1782. See JW to BF , Nov. 10, and BF ’s reply of Nov. 19.
256To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Williams, Jr., 12 March 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society As Mr. Chaumonts Servant is here I embrace the opportunity to convey to you two of your Bankers Books which I found among my papers. I impatiently wait to hear from you relative the subject of my last. I have no news but am very respectfully and affectionately Your dutifull kinsman
257To Benjamin Franklin from ——— Bonnes Coder, 7 September 1780 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Jé viens de perdre mon fils, je vous demande pour moy, et ma pauvre famille la continuation des bontés que vous aviés pour luy, car nous n’avons j’amais démérité les bontés du Roy, et de la patrie, ny celles de tous les honnetes Gens. Jé suis avec respéct Monsieur Votre trés humble et tres obeïssante Servante Notation: Coder. Pezenas le 7. Sept. 1780. Henry...
258To Benjamin Franklin from Sir Philip Gibbes, 4 January 1778 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Sir Philip Gibbes presents his respects to Doctor Franklin. He will be glad to pay them in person to Doctor Franklin at any hour to day, that he will be pleased to name. Notation: Sr. P. Gibbs See above, XXIII , 281 n. BF replied to this note, according to Paul Wentworth, by making an appointment for the next day, when he would call at Gibbes’ lodgings...
259To Benjamin Franklin from –– Luet de Biscontin, 3 October 1778: résumé (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society <Venice, October 3, 1778, in French: I wish to apply for the post of American consul in Venice. My knowledge of this Republic’s laws and customs, as well as the many personal connections I have formed over my fifteen years’ residence here, will enable me to defend American interests efficiently. I shall, if needed, provide you with references.> He signs...
260To Benjamin Franklin from [Frederik Willem?] Boers, 12 May 1783 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society M Boers a l’honneur de presenter ses respects a M le Ministre Franklin en lui assurant, qu’il est, on ne peut plus, sensible a la complaisance, que M Franklin a bien voulu avoir pour lui. M Boers Sera toujours beaucoup flatté d’etre honoré des ordres de M Franklin et il les executera avec tout les sentimens de la reconnoissance, qu’il lui doit. This is the...
261To Benjamin Franklin from Benjamin Vaughan, 24 June 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Having an opportunity of writing you by the Dutch envoy from London, I cannot omit sending you a line to tell you that I see nothing more that is amiss here than you know of, notwithstanding Mr Knox & two or three people pretend that the Loyal Colonies are to have the trade to the islands. If you keep firm, & good humored, I hope you will in the end lose...
262To Benjamin Franklin from John Holker, 10 December 1781 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I send you here Inclosed Mr. Williams leter beg youl spake to Mr. Chomont of it & let me have his answer as the affeare is pressing. I am with Respect & Consideration Dr. Sir yours on every occasion Not found.
263To Benjamin Franklin from Castries, 22 September 1781 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society M de Castries a l’honneur de faire passer a Monsieur un Paquet et deux Lettres qui viennent de lui parvenir à son addresse. The earliest possible year; Castries had become naval minister and begun corresponding with BF eleven months earlier. Not found.
264To Benjamin Franklin from the Marquis de Ségur, 24 June 1781 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society M. de segur a L’honneur d’adresser à Monsieur franklin une dépeche d’Amerique qui s’est trouvée jointe à celles qu’il a reçues cette nuit./. As far as we know, this is the first extant piece of correspondence between BF and the new French minister of war ( XXXIV , 173n).
265To Benjamin Franklin from ——— Quemizet, 31 January 1778: résumé (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society <January 31, 1778, in French: We are determined to emigrate to the colonies, either as a teacher or director of dyeing or as a master dyer, provided that we can find support on arrival. That is what we hoped to put to you yesterday at your hotel, but your absence deprived us of the pleasure. Please reply.> He signs himself “teinturier aux Gobelins.” The...
266To Benjamin Franklin from Pamphili, 14 August 1783 (Franklin Papers)
L : Library of Congress M. Le Nonce a l’honneur de faire bien des complimens à Monsieur Franklin, et Se fera un devoir de faire passer par la premiere occasion à Sa Sainteté Le livre qu’il vient de lui envoyer./. Pope Pius VI. Doubtless the Constitutions des treize Etats-Unis de l’Amérique.
267To Benjamin Franklin from Benjamin Vaughan, 30 April 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I sent you a pacquet with a number of sheets of your printed papers; which I suppose you have received, though as yet I have not had it signified to me. I send you more sheets which now lie by me; and have still another or two finished, which I believe are with the printer. I send you also all that I have written out of my remarks on motion &c &c: it...
268To Benjamin Franklin from [Benjamin Sowden], 25 August 1777 (Franklin Papers)
AL : Harvard University Library; two partial copies: American Philosophical Society I seize the opportunity of the first post to give you some intelligence which I accidentaly picked up t’other day at the Hague. Being there in company with an old English acquaintance, who is a Man of Character, a zealous advocate for the British Ministry, intimate with all the Dutch Ministers of State, nor...
269To Benjamin Franklin from Alexander Niehaus, 10 October 1778: résumé (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society <Haselünne in Westphalia, October 10, 1778, in German: The famous tapestries of Osnabruck are made here. We also manufacture very good woollen stockings for soldiers, cheaper than elsewhere. Could you indicate how I should best start my trade and give me the name of a commercial agent?> A résumé of the letter, in French and in another hand, appears in the...
270To Benjamin Franklin from John MacMahon and the Chevalier de Kéralio, 26 March 1781 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society L’Excellent docteur Mac-mahon et Le chr. de Keralio présentent leurs tendres hommages à monsieur Franklin, et lui demandent, s’il veut leur donner à diner Vendredi ou Samedi prochain./. For Dr. MacMahon see XXV , 4n.