6481To Benjamin Franklin from Charles Williamos, 9 February 1785 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society M: Williamos has the honor to present his Most respectfull Compliments to Doctor Franklin, will wait on his Excellency with Much pleasure on Monday Next. After his return from America, bearing recommendations from Horatio Gates (see Gates to BF , Aug. 16), Williamos deepened his friendship with TJ and greatly impressed the Adams family. A former British...
6482To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Williams, Jr., 26 September 1780 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : University of Pennsylvania Library; copy: Yale University Library I have received your kind Favour of the 18 Instant. You may depend that not a Moments Time shall be lost in sending all the Goods to L’orient; the Cloathing that I made up is already there & the Goods you took of M de Chaumont will be on the Road as soon as I can find Roulliers sufficient which I hope will be in a few...
6483To Benjamin Franklin from Richard Bache, 28 February 1777 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I did myself this Pleasure under date of the 5th. Instant. Yesterday, via New England we had the agreeable Tidings of your safe arrival at Nantz, by some Vessel arrived at Newbury from Bourdeaux; tho’ we have no Letters from you, the account comes so strait, and the news is so agreeable, that we are determined to believe it. We have had a variety of reports...
6484To Benjamin Franklin from [Ferdinand Grand], [18 December 1780] (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Mr De Chaumont m’apportat hier à 9 heures du soir La reponce qu’il avoit recü de Monsr franklin & me dit que la Caution quil offroit etoit son Gendre. Il me demanda en Consequence si je la trouvois bonne je repondis, oui il me demanda de plus si Je lui donerois de Largent sur les Billets de Monsr franklin, Je lui repondis quil falloit que je vis la situation...
6485To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Nesbitt, 31 January 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society A few days before my departure from Paris I had the honor to inclose your Excellency a Letter from Mr Cormier relative to the Insurance on the Ship Nancy Captain Shewell.— On my arrival here yesterday I found that the Court of Admiralty had given Sentence against me on the authority of the Comte de Vergennes’ Letter only, without paying, in my oppinion, a...
6486To Benjamin Franklin from John Adams, 2 February 1783 (Franklin Papers)
AL : Library of Congress; copy: Massachusetts Historical Society Mr Adams having Something of Consequence to communicate to the American Ministers Plenipotentiary, for the Peace, requests the Honour of His Excellency Dr Franklin’s Attendance, with the other Ministers, at Mr Adams’s Lodgings, at Eleven O Clock Tomorrow Morning. The Points to be considered, are 1. Passports to be given to and...
6487To Benjamin Franklin from William Strahan, 27 December 1760 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Mr. Strahan’s respectful Compliments to Dr. Franklin—called to know how he does, and to reproach him (gently) for not calling in New Street to see his Wife, who he told him last Monday Sevenight was to be in Town the following Thursday—Is afraid he will, at least, do himself no good by feasting every Day, as he is informed he hath done for some time past,...
6488To Benjamin Franklin from Francis Hopkinson, [27 March 1783] (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society To be noticed by the Great is an Honour but to enjoy the Friendship of the Good is more than Honour—it is Happiness. I was much gratified by your kind Letter per Capt. Barney, & thank you for the Premiere Livraison of the Encyclopédie . But you have not informed me in what Manner I shall make Payment for them. The Sum total is larger than I could have...
6489To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Williams, Jr., 4 April 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society This will be presented you by Mr Wilkinson the ingenious Director, and indeed the projector, of a very fine Foundery on this River.— I am under particular obligations to this Gentleman for his Civility to me and many americans I have conducted to see his Works, the last was Mr Adams, who was much pleased at the Simplicity & Ingenuity of his Machinery. I beg...
6490To Benjamin Franklin from Jean-Baptiste Le Paon, 24 February 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society J’ose, sous les Auspices de votre Excellence, m’offrir avec mon Talent, au Congrès des Etats unis de L’amerique, pour la confection d’une Suite de Tableaux des faits d’armes qui s’y Sont passés à L’occasion de L’independance Enfin reconnue. Je ne demande que des relations dettaillées et des plans Exactes de chaque objet, j’ai fait plusieurs campagnes de...
6491To Benjamin Franklin from Hannah Walker, 22 December 1772 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I have received your kind Present for which I return you a thousand thanks for such great Benevolence and hope your Charitable Distributations will be Doubly restored from above and I have sent my sons Indentures as Mrs. Stevenson Informed you Desired I should. I am Extremly sorry to hear of Mr. Williams Death and that my Son is removed because he seemed so...
6492To Benjamin Franklin from Le Roy, [9 January 1777?] (Franklin Papers)
J’envoy savoir Mon cher Docteur des nouvelles de votre rhume. Hier au soir je voulus vous aller voir je ne pus trouver de voiture à cause du froid. J’espere que M. Deane va mieux. Vous savez combien je vous suis sincèrement attaché pour la vie. J’ai lu hier un mémoire qu’on vous destine mais l’auteur a dans ce moment la goutte cruellement. Les vuës de ce mémoire me paroissent bien bonnes....
6493To Benjamin Franklin from James Parker, 5 July 1774 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I this day received a letter from Mr. Wilmot dated 30 March last wherein he says “before you receive this letter you will have received his Majestys Confirmation of the act Confirming the Division line from Doctor Franklin the Provincial agent. A Confirmation of the act of New york has likewise been transmitted from Mr. Burke Agent for that Province. When I...
6494From John Jay to Benjamin Franklin, 11 February 1782 (Jay Papers)
I have been so engaged these two Days as not to ^ have ^ had Time to write reply fully to yours of the 19 th . Ult. and ^ but ^ tho it is now late I must not let the Post depart without a few Lines for you. circumstanced as it seems we are, we can
6495To Benjamin Franklin from John Bondfield, 24 November 1781 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society The important and decicive success’s Obtaind over the Enemy permits me to pay you my respectful Compliments of Congratulation. It will be difficult for the Americans to express greater sensibility than all Ranks at this City on the receipt of the advice proccured. The Sensation has not yet subsided a delirium appears to Agitate the whole Mass. Illuminations...
6496To Benjamin Franklin from James Parker, 29 March 1769 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society This Day yours of the 22d December and 4th January via Philadelphia, came to Hand. And tho’ I had determined not to trouble you with long Epistles, yet at this Time I think I shall tire your Patience: if so, lay the Letter by, till you have more Leisure. My Son arrived here the Beginning of January, when I had been laid up with the Gout five or 6 Days. He...
6497To Benjamin Franklin from Robert Hunter Morris, 21 May 1755 (Franklin Papers)
MS not found; reprinted from extract in Stan V. Henkels, Catalogue No. 1256 (April 21, 1920), p. 16. I forget to tell you that if possible I would have the waggons set off with the forage on Tuesday or Wednesday next, … See above, p. 50. But note that the advertisement for wagons (see below, p. 59) said they should set out on Thursday, May 29.
6498To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Williams, Jr., 28 September 1780 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : University of Pennsylvania Library The Bearer is Mr George Moore son of Mr Phillip Moore in Philadelphia, He has been near two Years under my direction in this Place but is now written for by his Grandfather in the Isle of Man who wishes to see him; His Intention is therefore to pay his Duty to his aged parent & probably will return to America. I beg leave to introduce him to your Notice...
6499To Benjamin Franklin from the Duc de Chaulnes, [after 28 February 1777] (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society The Duke’s of chaulnes best compliments to Mister francklin; since every day of thise Weeck is convenient to him, after thursday to receive the Duke; he Shall take the liberty of asking a diner at Mister francklin according for his offer, for thursday, or fryday next, and prays him to chuse of both. The Duke is not so bold than to hope, to pass...
6500To Benjamin Franklin from François-Pierre de Séqueville: Two Court Mourning Notices, [before 20 December 1780] (Franklin Papers)
(I) LS : American Philosophical Society; (II) Printed form signed with manuscript insertions: American Philosophical Society Jusqu’a ce que la Notiffication Soit faite de la mort de l’Imperatrice Reine et que Le Roy ait fixé l’Epoque de Deuil, l’on Se presentera à la Cour, en habit Noir, Bas de Soye noirs, Epeé et Boucles D’Argent Addressed: a Monsieur / Monsieur francklin, Ministre /...
6501To Benjamin Franklin from ――― Massequan, 7 June 1777: résumé (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society <Nice, June 7. 1777, in French: I am a Frenchman and have seen in a London paper that French ships with American captains have received letters of marque from Congress. Francis Fowler, a Scot from Aberdeen, commands a settee of mine, and I have proposed that he cruise against the British if you will make that possible. He at first refused. I reminded him...
6502To Benjamin Franklin from Joshua Johnson, 6 March 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I have the honour to acknowledge the Receit of your polite and much esteemed favour of the 28 Ultimo for which and your readiness in interfearing to releave me from the duties imposed by the Farmers General on my Furniture I beg you to accept of my gratefull thanks, at your request I forward you a List of those Articles on which they have charged the duty...
6503To Benjamin Franklin from John Hope, 23 January 1772 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Historical Society of Pennsylvania I was honoured with yours of the 11th in Course of Post But defered acknowledging the Receipt of it till the box of plants arrived—which box came to hand yesterday and I hope I shall be able to save a few of them. By an odd accident the medal has not been got ready and it may be still some weeks before it is. But as soon as it is ready, it shall be...
6504To Benjamin Franklin from Thomas Barclay, 6 January 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Since I had the honour of addressing your Excellency the 24th. of last month I have received 333 Packages of Cloathing, and 130 of Tin, from the warehouses of Mess: Van Arp & Co. and there are ready for delivery in Mess: De Neufvilles stores 42 packages, which I am told Compleat the whole of the supplies left here by Mr. Gillan. Those that I have in...
6505From George Washington to Benjamin Franklin, 1 November 1783 (Washington Papers)
Major Jackson has just informed me of his intention to embark next Week for Europe—Tho’ he has already had the honor to be introduced to you I could not let him depart without expressing my esteem for his character and my wish that he may experience any civilities it may be in your power to shew him. With the most respectful attachment I have the honor to be Yr Excellys Most Obt & Most Hble...
6506To 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...
6507To Benjamin Franklin from Arthur Lee, 8 July 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society; AL (draft): National Archives I have just receivd a Letter from my Brother in Germany informing me of your having written to him, that— “When Capt. Lemaire came over last year & made known here the wants of Virginia, you found three different Merchants of ability, who offerd each of them separately to supply the whole”— I shall be very much obligd to you...
6508To Benjamin Franklin from James Brown, 14 January 1762 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Historical Society of Pennsylvania This is to acquaint you that in consequence of your directions Mr. Shervell has Sold £5000 of the 3 Per Cents. at 65¾ that is without the Dividend 64¼ —he is attending the Sale of the remainder and as any thing is done in it will keep you advis’d. I am for Father and Self most Respectfully Yours Addressed: To / Benj. Franklin Esqr. / In Craven Street /...
6509To Benjamin Franklin from Ginette frères & Luc Laugier, 28 March 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Nous prenons La Liberté d’envoyer à Votre Excellence, La Copie d’un acte fait au bourg St pierre isle de La Martinique par des officiers du brigantin Les marie-therese Commandé par Le Capitaine pierre fremont qui, etant parti dudit port pour Venir à Marseille, fut pris par un Corsaire anglais Le Sept decembre dernier et repris Six heures après par la...
6510To Benjamin Franklin from “Philantropos”, 5 April 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Reflecting upon the great advantages, that England, since the Commencement of hostilities between her and France, has obtained over the French by Sea: and least it should be compelled by it’s Losses to withdraw its protection from America; which, considering the present great armaments of England, and which would then be totally exerted against America,...