11To Benjamin Franklin from Edward Newenham, 25 June 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society On my arrival at Ostend this morning, I had the honour of your Excellency’s Letter with the two passports, for which I return you my most Sincere and gratefull thanks; I was delayed on my Journey to Ostend much Longer than I expected, or should sooner have acknowledged the receipts of your Letters & favours, which I assure your Excellency never shall be...
12To Benjamin Franklin from Sir Edward Newenham, 4 December 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society The very important Affairs now agitating in this Kingdom, may render the Enclosed papers agreable to you;— Parliament, contrary to Precedent, refused us leave to Introduce a Bill for the more representation—because it came from the Volunteers; I sent you the Debates under Cover to Monsieur Dupont, where-in you will see the Arguments on each side; the...
13To Benjamin Franklin from Sir Edward Newenham, 9 September 1780 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I beg leave to Introduce, the Bearer, Mr John Collins of the City of Dublin to your favor; I would not presume to take such repeated Liberties, was I not most firmly convinced that Mr: Collins will discharge himself with Integrity. He will have the Honor to acquaint your Excellency with his Intentions; should they prove favourable, & agreable, to the...
14To Benjamin Franklin from Sir Edward Newenham, 13 July 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Historical Society of Pennsylvania I most Ardently wish for the hour, that I shall be able to pay my personal respects to your Excellency and thank you for the repeated and unmerited favors you have conferred upon me; Lady Newenham, who accompanies me to Paris & from thence to Neuchatel & Rome, is equaly desirous to pay her respects to that Great & Respectable Character which she has...
15To Benjamin Franklin from Sir Edward Newenham, 28 October 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Your Excellency will see by the Enclosed how delicately I mentioned the affair of the treaty; the Very post that brought me your Letter brought me several from America; I MOST Earnestly entreat you will inform me by RETURN OF THE POST whether Ireland is mentiond, & if it is, at what Period; it is incumbent on me, to be precise in that point, as I have...
16To Benjamin Franklin from Sir Edward Newenham, [3, 10, or 17 October 1782] (Franklin Papers)
ALS : University of Pennsylvania Library I have the honor to Enclose for your Excellencys perusal the Speches of Mr. Fox &c &c which I am well assured are Genuine— The London paper of the 1st Instant, has done me the honor of mentioning that I Breakfasted with Mr Laurens— The same paper contains the Important resolutions of the most respectable Volunteer Corps against the raising of the...
17To Benjamin Franklin from Sir Edward Newenham, 16 September 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society With every Sentiment of Respect & Esteem, I have the Honour to Congratulate you on the final completion of American Independance— To you, thou Virtuous Patriot, they owe much—to your illustrious Character, words are wanting to pay due respect— I shall sum up all in a few, thou ar’t great, thou hast proved faithfull & honest in the Day of Tryal— Though not...
18To Benjamin Franklin from Edward Newenham, 11 May 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I have the honour to inform your Excellency, that I have this day, received a Letter from my worthy Friends Messrs: Folsh and Hornbostel of Marsailles, enclosing a Copy of his Excellencys the Count de Vergenne’s Letter to the Marquiss de Pilles Governor of that City, granting me and my Sons permission, at your recommendation, to remain there; having been...
19To Benjamin Franklin from Sir Edward Newenham, 25 November 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society You will see by the enclosed, what has been done in the Grand National Convention; The Variety of Sentiment & Contending Interests are Objects almost unsurmountable objections to any Plan; the Speeches are not fully enserted, but the Substance is—In my private opinion—all will end in a just & Equitable place Bill, which in a few sessions will prove a real...
20To Benjamin Franklin from Sir Edward Newenham, 6 November 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I request leave to Introduce to your Presence the Bearer of this Letter, Mr: Canier Major of the Independant Dublin Volunteers; he has always been a Steady & active friend to the Rights & Liberties of his Country, and by his public Conduct has obtained the Confidence of his fellow-Citizens— His Character in Private life is just & amiable— Should my...