61To Benjamin Franklin from Matthew Ridley, 2 February 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I take the Liberty inclosing you a power of Attorney executed by me & to beg you will affix a Certificate there to with your Seal annexed— I should not have given your Excellency this Trouble had not some difficulties been made by the Notary here as to the Form— I would not pretend to dictate to you the form of a Certificate but wish if agreeable to you...
62To Benjamin Franklin from Vergennes, 2 February 1783 (Franklin Papers)
L : Library of Congress M le Cte. de Vergennes a l’honneur d’envoyer à Monsieur franklin deux exemplaires des articles preliminaires de paix convenus entre le Roi et le Roi de la Grande Bretagne. Signed on Jan. 20; see XXXVIII , 605n. Those preliminary articles had in fact been ratified by both governments, as Vergennes may have known; he and Fitzherbert exchanged ratified treaties the...
63The American Peace Commissioners: Passport for British Ships, [3 February 1783] (Franklin Papers)
Copies: Massachusetts Historical Society (three), Library of Congress We John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and John Jay, three of the Ministers Plenipotentiary of the United States of America for making Peace with Great Britain. To all Captains or Commanders of Ships of War, Privateers or armed Vessels belonging to the said States, or to either of them, or to any of the Citizens of the same, And...
64To Benjamin Franklin from John Adams, 3 February 1783 (Franklin Papers)
AL : Library of Congress; copy: Massachusetts Historical Society Mr Adams has the Honour to inform Dr Franklin that the American Ministers for the Peace, are desired by the British Minister to meet him at the Hotel du Parc Royal, Wednesday, at Eleven, for a Conference concerning the Definitive Treaty. Addressed: A Son Excellence / Monsieur Franklin / Ministre Plenipotentiaire / des Etats Unis...
65To Benjamin Franklin from Richard Bache, 3 February 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Permit me to introduce to your Acquaintance & Civilities, Mr. Petitt, Son of my Friend Mr Charles Petitt of this place; I believe him to be a young Gentleman of merit, and as such beg leave to recommend him to your Notice & Esteem— Sally & the Children are well, I am ever Dear Sir Yours affectionately Addressed: His Excellency / Dr. Franklin / at / Passy /...
66To Benjamin Franklin from Fizeaux, Grand & Cie., 3 February 1783 (Franklin Papers)
LS : American Philosophical Society Conformément á la lettre que vous nous avéz fait l’honneur de nous écrire le 23 du mois dernier, nous avons acquité la traitte de M. Morris Sur nous de L2458.10. & Suivant vos ordres nous nous en remboursons par la nôtre Sur vous Monsieur de 820 écus, á 20 jours de date, á nôtre ordre. Nous en créditons le Compte des Etats unis au che. [change] de 54 5/16 en...
67To Benjamin Franklin from ——— Loyseau, 3 February 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society La Revolution de L’amerique etant heureusement achevée, il est permis de penser aux objets du commerce qu’il est dorenavant possible de faire avec elle. Je m’interesse Beaucoup a une Manufacture d’acier etablie a 20 lieues de paris, elle opére par cementation pour parvenir a La conversion du fer de Suede en acier. Elle veut S’ouvrir un débouché en amerique,...
68To Benjamin Franklin from David Hartley, 4 February 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society As I enclose this in the same cover as one from my Brother, his letter anticipates every thing that I have to say to you at present. I beg leave to join in the recommendation to you of Mr Joshua Grigby who with the Spirit of Youth & activity wishes to see the new world. I hope the future intercommunication between this Country and America will obliterate...
69To Benjamin Franklin from the Comtesse d’Houdetot, 4 February 1783 (Franklin Papers)
L : American Philosophical Society Madame La Comtesse D’houdetot Se Conformera aux intentions De Monsieur franklin avec Le Regret De le Voir huit jours plus tard. Elle Espere qu’il n’a point oublié qu’il Luy a promis De Luy faire L’honneur de Venir Entendre De la Musique Chez Elle De jeudy prochain En huit treize de Ce Mois. Elle aura Soin De prevenir Mr. De St. Lambert pour Le Mercredy douze;...
70To Benjamin Franklin from ——— Brossière, 5 February 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Mille pardons si Je prens la liberté de vous détourner un instant de vos immenses occupations; mais la Circonstance dans laquelle Je me trouve, demande un éclaircissement qu’on m’a assuré que vous pouviés me donner. Voici le fait. Une certaine Demoiselle, nommée Desbois, originaire de cette Province, est venû demeurer dans cette Ville; elle y est entré, y...