52371To Benjamin Franklin from the Baron Samuel Gustaf Hermelin, [after 7 November 1782] (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Le Baron de Hermelin pour prendre congé de son Excellce, devant partir demain l’Apres diné, et il aura l’honneur demain au matin de faire sa visite chez son Excellence. Whom BF recommended to Robert R. Livingston on Nov. 7, above. BF was not at home when he called. WTF penned an apology below Hermelin’s note: “M. Franklin est bien faché d’etre obligé d’aller...
52372From Benjamin Franklin to Vergennes, 8 November 1782 (Franklin Papers)
LS : Archives du Ministère des affaires étrangères; copy: Library of Congress The Congress disregarding the Proposals made by Sir Guy Carleton, and determined to continue the War with Vigour, ‘till a Peace can be obtained, satisfactory as well to the King as to themselves; (as will appear by their Resolves hereto annex’d) but being disabled by the great Deficiency in their Taxes arising from...
52373To Benjamin Franklin from David Hartley, 8 November 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Library of Congress I beg leave to recommend to your attention the enclosed case of Mr James Nassau Colleton. I do it the more readily because it seems to me to be an equitable claim and because I think every example of compliance on any side with claims of equity and justice will at some time or other emerge in the general account of benevolence & conciliation. Mrs Margaret Colleton...
52374To Benjamin Franklin from Vicq d’Azyr, 8 November 1782 (Franklin Papers)
LS : American Philosophical Society Je Suis chargé d’ecrire l’Eloge de feu M Pringle pour être Lu dans notre Prochaine séance Publique; sachant que Vous etiez l’ami de cet illustre Médecin, Je Vous prie de Vouloir bien me faire part des Anecdotes intéressantes dont Vous pourriez avoir connaissance relativement à sa Vie, afin de me mettre à portée de Louer sa mémoire le plus dignement qu’il me...
52375To Benjamin Franklin from Robert R. Livingston, 9 November 1782 (Franklin Papers)
Three LS : University of Pennsylvania Library; transcript: National Archives Mr Steward informing me that he shall set out to morrow for Paris— He will be the bearer of this, & duplicates of my last Letters— Want of time will prevent my sending Mr Jay duplicates of the resolutions formerly enclosed to him, which will be the more unnecessary, as you will communicate those you receive with this,...
52376To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Trumbull, 9 November 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society You will doubtless recollect the circumstances of the first institution of the University of Dartmouth in the State of New-Hampshire. That the late venerable Dr Wheelock was indefatigable in his endeavours to civilise and chritianise the indian natives, and to promote humanity, literature, and piety, and for that end sought and obtained benefactions in...
52377From Benjamin Franklin to Vergennes, 10 November 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Archives du Ministère des affaires étrangères I have examined the Captain if it might not be possible that he had left your Excellys. Letters in his Ship. He says that he certainly had no others for you than the Pacquets he delivered: But that there came with him as a Passenger, a Mr Forest, who was a Commis he thinks in the Office of the Secretary of the French Minister, and who left...
52378To Benjamin Franklin from Jean-Pierre Duplan, 10 November 1782 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Le 11e. fevrier 1778 -, vous nous avés honoré de vôtre souscription pour un Exempl: de nôtre Enciclopedie 8° de 36 Volumes de discours & 3 vol: de planches, sur le prospectus que nous Eumes l’honeur de vous mettre sous les yeux; Vous daignattes Monsieur encourager nôtre entreprise de Vôtre aprobation, et de l’esperance que vous ne vous borneriés pas à ce...
52379To Benjamin Franklin from Edward Bancroft, [11 November? 1782] (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Mr. Walpole has this evening appointed to go to Seve [Sevres] tomorrow, to see the Manufactory there, & to Dine with me on his return; & as I Know he would be very glad to have the pleasure of meeting you, I beg Leave to Sollicit the honour of your, & your Grandson’s Company to a plain Dinner at 3 O’Clock, if you are disengaged, if not, I shall hope for...
52380To Benjamin Franklin from Lewis R. Morris, 11 November 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : University of Pennsylvania Library Enclosed you have a Bill of Exchange on Monsieur Grande for the amount of your Salary from the first of July to the thirtieth September; this Bill has been purchased at the same price as those already remitted vizt. six shillings and three pence currency for five Livres— As Mr Livingston stands charged in the Treasury Books for all monies remitted for...
52381To Benjamin Franklin from William Lee, 12 November 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : University of Virginia Library; two copies: Virginia Historical Society I have had the Honour of receiving your Letter of the 20th. of last Month, informing me that you had accepted my several bills amounting to Forty six thousand one hundred & ninety six Livres Nineteen Sols payle. the 12th. of April next, and you add: “ I confide that you will not hazard the credit of Congress, by...
52382To Benjamin Franklin from Sir Edward Newenham, 12[–13] November 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society As I have some fears that the British Janus does not intend fair by the Kingdom of Ireland in the expected or depending Treaty of Peace, I hope Your Excellency will pardon my Zeal for my Country, by my most Earnestly entreating to Know, if Ireland is (as it ought of Right to be) particularily mentioned; if it be not, & peace should be finaly concluded, my...
52383To Benjamin Franklin from Sir Edward Newenham, 13 November 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I should have done myself the Honor of writing to your Excellency before this, but waited for my Letters, in hopes of having some Irish Politics to acquaint you of, but have not received any thing very interesting, except, that Lord Temple is more assiduous and more prodigal in offers to Corrupt the Parliament than any of his Predecessors, and the British...
52384To Benjamin Franklin from Vergennes: Two Letters, 13 November 1782 (Franklin Papers)
(I) and (II) copies: Archives du Ministère des affaires étrangères J’ai l’honneur de vous prevenir M. que la Cour de Londres ayant fait proposer au Roi de consentir au retablissement de la communication entre Douvres et Calais, S.M. a fait expedier 4 passeports pour un pareil nombre de Batimens Anglois destinés à remplir cet objet. Je vous prie en consequence M. de ne pas differer à donner les...
52385To Benjamin Franklin from William Hodgson, 14 November 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I duly reced your favor of the 4th. & am much obliged to you for writing to L’Orient, from whence I have not yet heard—it gives me much Concern that our great Folks here neglect their Business so much, they did absolutely agree with me three months ago. To send away the Prisoners immediately , I have been teizing Nepean the Under Secretary to Mr Townshend,...
52386To Benjamin Franklin from Sir Edward Newenham, 14 November 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Last post I had the Honor of writing to your Excellency in regard to Irelands being mentioned in the intended treaty between the Belligerent powers; Permit me, now, to acquaint your Excellency, that I have seen my most Worthy and respectable friend Mr John Christopher Hornbostel (Partner with Mr: Folsh, the swedish Consul) who was on former occasions & has...
52387To Benjamin Franklin from Charles-Joseph Panckoucke, 14 November 1782 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Panckoucke Présente tous Ses respects à monsieur francklin, et Lui envoye La Lettre cy jointe. This is the only extant letter from Panckoucke, the leading Parisian bookseller and publisher. For a biography see George B. Watts, “Charles Joseph Panckoucke, ‘l’Atlas de la librairie française,’” Studies on Voltaire and the Eighteenth Century , LXVIII (Geneva,...
52388From Benjamin Franklin to Vergennes, 15 November 1782 (Franklin Papers)
LS : Archives du Ministère des affaires étrangères I received the Letter you did me the honour of writing to me the 13th. Inst, and I loose no time in forwarding to your Excellency the Orders you desire for the 4 English Vessels destined to pass between Dover and Calais; tho’ I am persuaded the Passports they are furnished with from his most Christian majesty; would have been sufficient...
52389To Benjamin Franklin from Benjamin Franklin Bache, 15 November 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I wrote this pacquet as soon as possible Because My Cousin told me that there was an opportunity of sending them and as Mama Desires it all in english I wrote them with much of dificulty by that means I hope to make some Progress in the english language. I hope you have received the picture and the letter I sent you. I shoud be very happy if I had my...
52390To Benjamin Franklin from Castries, 15 November 1782 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Archives de la Marine Je vois, Monsieur, par ce que M Le Cte. d’hector Commandant la Marine à Brest, me marque, qu’il a prevenu le Commre. des Guerres chargé des Effets des Etats Unis de l’Amerique, qu’il doit les tenir prêts a etre embarqués et qu’il lui sera fourni des moyens pour les faire passer à l’orient, et à Rochefort; mais comme M le Cte. d’hector estime qu’il est necessaire que...
52391To Benjamin Franklin from William Jones, 15 November 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I should have hastened, if an earlier opportunity had presented itself, to impart to you a piece of intelligence, which, I flatter myself, will give you pleasure. My profile will, I hope, have the honour of being hung up in your apartment with those of a family, whom you love and revere, and by whom you are loved and revered with the greatest cordiality. My...
52392From Benjamin Franklin to All Captains and Commanders of American Vessels, [16 November 1782] (Franklin Papers)
DS : American Philosophical Society, Biblioteca Estense of Modena, Italy To all Captains and Commanders of Vessels of War, Privateers and Letters of Marque belonging to the United States of America His most Christian Majesty having consented to the Proposition of the Court of London for renewing the Communication between Dover and Calais, and having to that Effect granted Pass-ports for a like...
52393To Benjamin Franklin from William Carmichael, 16 November 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Mr Jays acquaintance with the Ct. de Rechteren who does me the honor to ask an Introduction to your Excy might preclude the necessity of the present Address, If I had not a strong desire of convincing the Count of my sense of his Civilities and of my connection with you— I might from your Long Silence conclude that he will owe much more to his own merit...
52394To Benjamin Franklin from Johann Thaddeus de Ehet and Other Consulship Seekers, [16 November 1782] (Franklin Papers)
The expectation that the independence of the United States would soon be recognized by all the powers of Europe caused many to anticipate the need for agents to represent American commercial and other interests in Europe. On November 16, Johann Thaddeus de Ehet wrote in German from Augsburg, offering his services. Franklin wrote on the letter: “Mr Grand is requested to procure a Translation of...
52395To Benjamin Franklin from Luigi Pio, 16 November 1782 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society M. de Pio, chargé des affaires de la Cour de Naples, a l’honneur de faire bien des complimens à Monsieur Franklin, Ministre Plénipotentiaire des Etats-unis de l’amerique septentrionale, et de Le prier de lui dire, si dans le tems il a reçu une Lettre de Mr. Filangieri de Naples, L’Auteur de l’Essai sur la Legislation . Il en est inquiet, d’autant plus que...
52396To Benjamin Franklin from Richard Price, 18 November 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I have for Some time been intending and wishing to write to you; and I now embrace with great pleasure the opportunity of doing this which offers itself by Mr Laurens, now in deep affliction occasioned by the loss of his Son, but happily restored in some measure to health after his long and hard and cruel confinemt: in the Tower. He is, I understand, going...
52397British Counterproposal to the Second Draft Treaty: Selected Articles, [19 November 1782] (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Massachusetts Historical Society When Henry Strachey arrived in London on November 10, the British Cabinet was summoned to review the second draft treaty. Shelburne urged the members to come to a “provisional agreement” with America. The King reluctantly agreed to accept independence, rationalizing that “knavery seems to be so much the striking feature of [America’s] Inhabitants that it...
52398To Benjamin Franklin from the Baron d’Espagnac, 19 November 1782 (Franklin Papers)
AL : University of Pennsylvania Library Le Baron d’Espagnac prie Monsieur de francklin d’agréer Ses Excuses et Ses Regrets de L’Impossibilité où il Se trouve de se rendre a L’honneur de Son invitation Jeudy prochain vingt un du Courant, lui étant Survenu depuis Dimanche dernier des Coliques d’Entrailles qui ne lui permettent d’aller manger nulle part; dès que Sa Santé Sera rétablie, Il aura...
52399To Benjamin Franklin from David Hartley, 19 November 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Library of Congress I take the opportunity of Mr Laurens going to Paris to transmitt one line to you, only to express to you my constant & affectionate remembrance of you, in your public character, & as a private friend; And my sincerest wishes for your personal health & happiness, and for success to all your pacific Counsels. The report wch prevails at present on this side of the water,...
52400To Benjamin Franklin from Mathew Carey, [before 20 November 1782] (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society This brief undated note, Carey’s first extant letter to Franklin and the only one we know that either man sent the other during the year Carey lived in France and worked for Franklin as a printer, has bedeviled the editors of these papers since we first considered publishing it in Volume 31. The dating of this letter hinges on when Carey was actually in...