Benjamin Franklin Papers

To Benjamin Franklin from S. and J.-H. Delap, 9 May 1778

From S. and J.-H. Delap9

ALS or LS: American Philosophical Society

Bordeaux 9 May 1778

Sir

We take the Liberty of forwarding you inclosed two Letters that have come to our Hands for you.

Two French Vessels have arrived here within these few Days from Charles Town South-Carolina. Do not learn by them there was any thing new. We have the Honor to be with greatest Respect Sir Your most obedient and humble Servants

S & J H. Delap

The Honorable Benjamin Franklin Esqre.

Addressed: To / The Honorable Benjamin Franklin / Plenipotentiary from the United States of America / at the Court of / Versailles

Notation: Delap May 9. 1778

[Note numbering follows the Franklin Papers source.]

9. In fact from Jean-Hans and perhaps in his hand; the firm retained the deceased partner’s name.

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    To Benjamin Franklin from S. and J.-H. Delap, 9 May 1778
    Authors
    Delap, Samuel
    Delap, Jean-Hans
    Recipient
    Franklin, Benjamin
    Date
    9 May 1778

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    “To Benjamin Franklin from S. and J.-H. Delap, 9 May 1778,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Franklin/01-26-02-0372. [Original source: The Papers of Benjamin Franklin, vol. 26, March 1 through June 30, 1778, ed. William B. Willcox. New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 1987, p. 425.]