Benjamin Franklin Papers

From Benjamin Franklin to the Massachusetts Delegates to Congress, 17 October 1779

To the Massachusetts Delegates to Congress

LS:8 Yale University Library; copy: Library of Congress

Passy, Oct. 17. 1779.

Gentlemen,

I have lately received the Letter you did me the honour of writing to me the 7th of May last,9 relating to the Loss of the Brigantine, Fair Play. I had before made the Application desired, and obtained an Order to the Governor of Guadaloupe for making the Compensation. I hope therefore that the Business is effected; but if any Difficulties have arisen, and any farther Steps are necessary to be taken here I will readily endeavour to do what may be desired of me, having the greatest Regard to your Recommendation.

I have the Honour to be, with much Esteem, Gentlemen, Your most obedient & most humble Servant

B Franklin

To Messrs. S. Adams, E. Gerry, James Lovell, and S. Holton Esqrs.

Endorsed by James Lovell: Octr. 17. 1779 From Doctr. Franklin respectg. the Brigne. Fair Play. in answer. recd Mar. 4th: 1780

[Note numbering follows the Franklin Papers source.]

8. In WTF’s hand.

9. Actually, the letter (XXIX, 480–1) was dated May 12.

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    From Benjamin Franklin to the Massachusetts Delegates to Congress, 17 October 1779
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    Franklin, Benjamin
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    Massachusetts Delegates to Congress
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    17 October 1779

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    “From Benjamin Franklin to the Massachusetts Delegates to Congress, 17 October 1779,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Franklin/01-30-02-0429. [Original source: The Papers of Benjamin Franklin, vol. 30, July 1 through October 31, 1779, ed. Barbara B. Oberg. New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 1993, p. 550.]

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