131To Benjamin Franklin from Charles-Eléonor Dufriche de Valazé, 14 January 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society J’ai l’honneur de vous demander une Entrevue, pour avoir celui de vous remettre un Exemplaire du livre intitulé loix pénales que je viens de dédier à Monsieur frere du Roi. Je vous prierai d’En faire passer un Exemplaire au Congrès d’amérique. J’ai la glorieuse Espérance de Contribuer à la perfection des loix de ce pays. Je suis avec un profond Respect,...
132To Benjamin Franklin from Jean-Sylvain Bailly: Two Letters, 6 May 1784 (Franklin Papers)
(I) and (II) AL : American Philosophical Society Mr Bailly de L’academie des sciences presente ses respects a Monsieur Franklin. Il est chargé par mrs les commissaires de la faculté de medecine et de L’academie des sciences pour le magnetisme animal, de lui demander s’il veut les recevoir apres demain samedi pour avoir l’honneur de le voir et de conferer avec lui. Addressed: a Monsieur /...
133To Benjamin Franklin from Madame ——— His, 4 October 1783 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Mde his s’est chargée bien volontier des Comissions de Mde La Comtesse d’houdetot pour monsieur francklin. Elle desire avoir des nouvelles de sa santé, elle veut lui marquer son impatience de Le Voir a sanois, et Lui fait quelques reproches dêtre privée d’une Reponse a la lettre qu’elle a eu lhonneur de lui ecrire touchant un matelot americain. Mde his...
134To Benjamin Franklin from William Lee Perkins, 24 December 1783 (Franklin Papers)
Two ALS : American Philosophical Society; University of Pennsylvania Library I have lately received from America a Diploma, constituting my late honoured and dear Father Dr. John Perkins a corresponding member of the Royal Society of Medicine at Paris, which arrived there after his decease and which was transmitted to me. Recalling to mind the favors and civilities You was pleased formerly to...
135To Benjamin Franklin from John Bondfield, 4 November 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS American Philosophical Society I am Honord with your Confidential Letter of the 22 Ulto (sans signature). A fall from my Horse by which I have my left arm Broken confines to my room and will prevent for some days longer applying to the Contents of your Enquiries wch I shall do so soon as able and transmit you every information I can obtain from the most Inteligent & impartial of our...
136To Benjamin Franklin from Thomas Pownall, 6 October 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Permitt me thus to address you—for, however I may have been rejected by the Govt of my own Country, I am vain enough to think it will be no dishonor to You—to be known, that We were unchangeable friends for more than twenty Years.— Our Govt Officers are buisy this day at London Proclaiming Peace— I wish, (I hope that it is not a wish in Vain) That events of...
137From George Washington to Benjamin Franklin, 6 May 1784 (Washington Papers)
Mr Tracy the bearer of this, is a Gentleman of Fortune from Massachusettsbay—on a visit to Europe. His political character, and character for benevolence & hospitality are too well established in this Country to need any other recommendation, notwithstanding I have taken the liberty of giving him this letter of introduction to you. With very great esteem and regard—I am—Dr Sir Yr Most Obedt...
138To Benjamin Franklin from David Hartley, 27 July 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Library of Congress I have thought it a long while that my Confinement has prevented my seeing you. I was in hopes to have had the pleasure of seeing you to day, but I was indiscreet in going out the night before last, wch has encreased the pain & swelling of my foot. My foot is again rather better than it was yesterday, but I am afraid to venture out to day. I hope still to see you on...
139To Benjamin Franklin from Anne Ogle, 13 March 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Mr. Sam: Ridout, my Grandson, purposing to pass a few weeks at Paris previous to his leaving Europe—wishes to have the honor of paying his respects to your Excellency. I therefore take the liberty of using this method for introducing him— I am Sr. your most Obedien Servant Addressed: A Monsieur / Monsieur Franklin / Ministre Plenipotentiaire / des Etats...
140To Benjamin Franklin from Dufriche de Valazé, 15 June 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Le Porteur de cette lettre Est M. Dufriche desgenettes mon neveu qui part pour londres, où il va voir Comme on traite la Médecine qu’il Ètudie depuis __ quatre ans à Paris. C’Est un jeune homme sage Et de Bonne Éspérance, à qui je m’interesse Comme à mon fils. Permettez moi, Monsieur, de vous demander pour lui quelques Recommandations pour votre ancienne...