Miscellaneous Benjamin Franklin Collections
Mss.B.F85.misc
Mss.B.F85.misc Benjamin Franklin Miscellaneous Collection | 1710-1793 | 531 items | ||
Miscellaneous manuscripts written by or to Benjamin Franklin, acquired individually or in small groups. The material spans the entirety of Franklin's public career. A few items are supplied in photocopy from originals held privately or at other institutions. The collection was rearranged chronologically in 2003, however the individual item numbers have been retained for reference purposes. General physical description: 531 items | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Poems to B[enjamin] F[ranklin] | 1710 July 7, 15 | Photocopy,1p. | B F85.421 | |
Provenance: From originals in Julia Rush Biddle Henry Coll., Rosenbach Found. General physical description: Photocopy,1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Elegy on my Sister Franklin | [ca. 1718-1722]. | Photostat, 4p. | B F85.174 | |
Provenance: From original in possession of the University of Pennsylvania. See University of Pennsylvania Library chronicle, v.2,no.3 and v.8,2-3. General physical description: Photostat, 4p. | ||||
Cash, Caleb.
Will | 1732/33 January 16 | DS, 1p. | B F85.299 | |
Witnessed: B. Franklin, Stephen Potts, Sarah Read. Certification, April 26, 1737, S: Pet[er] Evans. General physical description: DS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Proposals and queries for the Junto | [ca.1732]. | Photo., 5p. | B F85.367 | |
In hand of Charles Thomson Location of originals: From original in the Thomson memorandum book, 1754-1774. Gratz collection, H.S.P. General physical description: Photo., 5p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Lease to Sarah Read for house and lot on High Street, for 99 years | 1734 April 11 | Photostat of DS, 1p. | B F85.110 | |
Provenance: From original in Historical Society of Pennsylvania. General physical description: Photostat of DS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Lease to Sarah Read | 1734 April 11 | DS, 1p. | B F85.385 | |
Presented by Morris Duane; Dec.1969. General physical description: DS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Deborah Read Rogers, 1708-1774.
Power of attorney, in the name of her husband Benjamin Franklin, to James Wilson to collect mortgage money from estate of William Maugridge | 1738 Oct. 14 | D.S. 1p. | B F85. x28 | |
Att: Nicholas Waln [and] John Patton. General physical description: D.S. 1p. | ||||
Coates, William.
Indenture to William Maugridge for the lease of a plot of ground in Northern Liberties, adjacent to that of Benjamin Franklin | 1741 March 10 | DS, 1p. | B F85.298 | |
Certification, June 27, 1776;S: Jacob Duché. General physical description: DS, 1p. | ||||
Edgell, Simon.
Will | 1741 March 9 | D.S. 2p. | B F85.301 | |
Seal Witnessed: B. Franklin et al General physical description: D.S. 2p. Access digital object: | ||||
Koyle, Michael. Estate.
Account with John Read | 1741 April 20-1743 Sept. 26; 1749 October 23 | DS, 1p. | LH-SB OS case | |
Contains receipt, same date, written in B. Franklin's (executor of estate) hand S: John Read. General physical description: DS, 1p. Other Descriptive Information: Original call number. B F85.290 | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
[Bond in re administration of estate of Simon Edgell] | 1743 April 2 | DS, 1p. | B F85.295 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Proposal for promoting useful knowledge among the British plantations in America | 1743 May 14 | DS, 2p. | B F85.297 | |
In hand of Alexander Garden (?) Copy sent to the Royal Society of arts, London, by Alexander Garden; cf. William Shipley to BF, Sept. 13, 1755 - Franklin Papers I,38; also General physical description: DS, 2p. | ||||
Smout, Edward.
Bond of Edward Smout, Rebecca Edgell and Benjamin Franklin in re estate of John Armstrong | 1744 April 24 | DS, 1p. | B F85.313 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Receipt to John Bringhurst for printing Mr. Estaugh's book, with statement of account of Elizabeth Estaugh and John Bringhurst | 1744 April 25 | Photocopy,2p. | B F85.378 | |
Presented by Willman Spawn; 1966. Provenance: (from originals in Estaugh Papers, Haverford College, quaker Collection.) General physical description: Photocopy,2p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Cadwallader Colden | 1744 April 5 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.4 | |
Relative to founding of the APS. Location of originals: From original in possession of New-York Historical Society. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to W[illia]m Strahan | 1744 Sept. 18 | ALS, 1p. Slightly mutilated. | B F85.70 | |
Sends books he has printed. Orders type to complete a "little Printing House for our common Friend Mr. Hall." General physical description: ALS, 1p. Slightly mutilated. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Account with [Nathaniel] Clapp (sic) | [1744 November 3] | ADS Cy, 1p. | B F85.392 | |
Charges for printing and binding Mather's Soul-saying gospel truths. On same page as B[enjamin] Franklin to Clapp (sic); [Nov.3, 1744,] Provenance: (From Bruce Gimelson, Autograph Auction No. 8, October 5, 1972.) General physical description: ADS Cy, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Post-master's bill; from the post-office at Philad. to the post-office at Boston; | 1745 June 13 | Pr. DS, 1p. | B F85.167 | |
Probably a Franklin imprint With this is an engraving of Dr. Franklin in fur cap. Removed from frame; Feb. 1963. General physical description: Pr. DS, 1p. Access digital object: | ||||
Middleton, Mary.
Bond of Mary Middleton, Benjamin Franklin and Jacob Duché in re estate of James Middleton | 1745 June 3 | DS, 1p. | B F85.312 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to James Alexander | 1745 August 15 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.43 | |
Relative to some engraving work. Mentions [Lewis ?] Evans and [James ?] Parker. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Bond to Isaac Jones | 1745 December 19 | Photo., 1p. | B F85.361 | |
Presented by Robert B. Fisher; 1961. General physical description: Photo., 1p. Other Descriptive Information: (see film 1052.) | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
[Bond in re administration of estate of Joseph Breintnall] | 1746 April 12 | DS, 1p. | B F85.296 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [William Strahan] | 1746 May 22 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.188 | |
Orders maps for Assembly. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Brother [Franklin] | 1747 April 2 | LS Cy, 2p. | B F85.236 | |
On same sheet is portion of another, undated, letter from Franklin to his brother. Desires information on Admiral Warren's actions. Mentions Billy [William Franklin]. General physical description: LS Cy, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to William Strahan | 1747 June 1 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.284 | |
Mr. Hall will advise him of their business arrangement. Purchase of books. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to W[illia]m Strahan | 1747 November 28 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.69 | |
Mr. Hall will order books for the shop after that date. Maps for the gallery and assembly room in the State House. Presented by Dr. Thomas S. Gates, May 1947. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Meuris, Matthias. Estate of.
List of debts due sundry persons | ca.1747 | AMs, 1p. | ||
Debt to Benjamin Franklin - £42. General physical description: AMs, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Cadwalader Colden | 1748 Sept. 29 | Photostat, 3p. | B F85.85 | |
Provenance: From Original in the New-York Historical Society. General physical description: Photostat, 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Mr. Strahan | 1748 November 23 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.108 | |
Relative to Mr. Read's account. Mentions Dr. Mitchell and fireplaces. Location of originals: Presented by J. B. Nolan from original in Buffalo Historical Society, November 1948. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Library Company of Philadelphia.
Minutes | 1748 November 7; 1748 Dec.; 1748/9 January 9 | 3p. | B F85.261 | |
Dr. of A.D. in handwriting of Benjamin Franklin. On reverse of bill for books from Peter Collinson, June 16,1742-Oct. 15, 1745. General physical description: 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Ja[mes Logan ?] | 1749 July 4 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.126 | |
Sends Smith's Travels and Pope's Life of Ward. Mentions N. Holland. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [George Whitefield] | 1749 July 6 | A.L. 2p. | B F85.335 | |
Fragment. General physical description: A.L. 2p. | ||||
Koyle, Michael, Estate of.
Account with T. Leech and B. Franklin | 1749 Sept. 29-1751 April 24; 1751 August 6 | DS. 1p. | LH-SB-OS | |
In Franklin's hand. Principally funeral expenses and taxes. General physical description: DS. 1p. Other Descriptive Information: Original call number. B F85.289 | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Abiah Folger Franklin] | 1749 Sept. 7 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.371 | |
In hand of Jane Mecom. Provenance: Presented by Morris Duane; Dec 1962. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Koyle, Michael.
Inventory of estate | 1749 October 6 | D, 1p. | B F85.294 | |
In B. Franklin's hand. General physical description: D, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to "Dear Elias" | 1750 June 1 | Photocopy, 1p. | B F85.400 | |
Acknowledges receipt of the "copper and Worm" which is to be forwarded to an individual in Maryland. Mentions James Logan. Provenance: (From Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., Public Auction, May 21, 1974.) General physical description: Photocopy, 1p. | ||||
Collinson, Peter, 1694-1768.
Letter to [Benjamin Franklin]; Lond[on] | 1750 July 10 [or 11] | Photostat, 3p. | ||
The proprietor approves the Academy. All of his electrical papers are in press under the supervision of Dr. Fothergill. Mentions John Bartram. Provenance: From original on Library Co. General physical description: Photostat, 3p. | ||||
Library Company of Philadelphia.
Minutes | 1750 Sept. 10 | 1p. | B F85.121 | |
Oct. 8. A.D. in hand of B. Franklin. General physical description: 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [William Strahan] | 1750 December 6 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.251 | |
Asks that he enter his son, William Franklin, as a student of law in one of the Inns; orders some books. General physical description: ALS, 2p. | ||||
Lavers, Robert.
Receipt to B. Franklin for certain books and magazines for the library | 1750 Dec. 22 | DS, 1p. | ||
In B. Franklin's hand. General physical description: DS, 1p. | ||||
Hurford, Samuel.
Receipt to Benjamin Franklin for payment of tax for Michael Koyall's estate | 1751 June 6 | DS, 1p. | B F85.293 | |
In B. Franklin's hand. General physical description: DS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letters to [Cadwallader Colden] | 1751 October 31 | Lithograph (?) of ALS, 2p. | B F85.184 | |
The Philadelphians chess society.
Rules to be accepted by members.. | 1752 April 24 | Photostat, Forgery | LH-BS-OS | |
General physical description: Photostat, Forgery Other Descriptive Information: Original call number: B F85.281 | ||||
Philadelphia. Mayor, Magistrates and Wardens.
| 1752 July 7 | D.S, 9 leaves. | B F85.45 | |
Orders for regulating the conduct of the watch, made by the magistrates and wardens. General physical description: D.S, 9 leaves. | ||||
Green, Thomas.
Mortgage from Thomas and Martha Green to Isaac Norris, Thomas Leech and Edward Warner, for parcel of land in Northern Liberties, £179.17.10; | 1752 August 4 | D.S. 3p. | B F85.267 | |
Certification, August 21, 1752, S: B. Franklin, as justice. Provenance: Presented by Mr. Samuel H. Mcvitty, March 1955. General physical description: D.S. 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [William Strahan] | 1752 Sept. 1 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.323 | |
Encloses second bill for £20 drawn on Alexander Grant for Mary Stevens. For record of first bill, see letter of Aug. 8, 1752 (Smyth, III,94). Fine impression of B.F.'s seal. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to P[eter] Collinson | 1752 October 1 | Enlargement pprint of copy of L. 2p., end. | B F85.196 | |
Copy made by Peter Collinson. Provenance: Presented by I.B. Cohen, March 1952, from original owned by Royal Society. General physical description: Enlargement pprint of copy of L. 2p., end. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to John Franklin | 1752 December 8 | Photostat, 2p. | B F85.37 | |
Pertains to a catheter. Provenance: Photostat presented by the New York Academy of Medicine which owns the original. General physical description: Photostat, 2p. | ||||
Philadelphia (Pa.). Committee of Merchants.
Petition against patent exclusive rights of trade to Labrador | 1752 | Photostat, 2p. | B F85.96 | |
Also contains report of the Lords of the committee of council for plantation affairs; December 21, 1752. Location of originals: Original in the Colonial office of the board of trade - commercial. General physical description: Photostat, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Recommendations for Justices of Berks | 1752 | 1 page(s) | ||
Fragment. Includes names and locations within Berks County. Found in a book--Heinrich Alsted, Encyclopaedia (1630), which belonged to Benjamin Franklin, and was presented to the APS by Talbot Hamilton in 1807. Pages were stuck between pages 1508 and 1509 in volume two in an article headed "Scholasticae." | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to "Dear Brother" [John Franklin ?] | 1753 January 2 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.216 | |
Questions him about their father's estate; and about various papers on electricity etc., he sent him. On reverse is copy of letter from Franklin to his brother, Sept. 27, 1750. Location of originals: From original in possession of Vassar B. Carlton, who presented photostat, May 1951. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Brother [John (?) Franklin] | 1753 January 2 | LS Cy, 1p. | B F85.237 | |
His brother's case of the stone. Questions concerning their father's estate. Inquires whether he has read his electrical papers and others sent him. General physical description: LS Cy, 1p. | ||||
Hill, Richard.
Deed, given by his attorney Samuel Preston Moore to Samuell Powell, for plot of ground about Third and Sassafras streets | 1753 March 25 | 2p. | B F85.277 | |
D. with certification S: B. Franklin, Justice. April 20,1753. General physical description: 2p. | ||||
Norris, Isaac, 1701-1766.
Deed to Moses Moore for land in Chester Co., Pa | 1753 May 18 | DS, 1p. | B F85.163 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Peter Collinson] | 1753 May 9 | LS Cy, 7p. | B F85.252 | |
Provenance: Presented by Arthur Bloch, Nov.1954. General physical description: LS Cy, 7p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to George Whitefield, Philadelphia | 1753 June 6 | Photostat, 3p. | B F85.9 | |
Franklin's notion of good works. The Franklin Papers contain an autograph draft of this letter, with slight differences in wording, addressed to Joseph Huey (v.45, no.7); see also Smyth, v.3,143) Provenance: The original of this photostat was offered for sale to the A.P.S. by Paul Elder and Co., San Francisco, Cal., March 1940. General physical description: Photostat, 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Hugh Roberts. Philadelphia | 1753 July 16 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.365 | |
Forwards package for the Speaker. Concerning his travels and plans for return. Refers to the Junto. Provenance: Presented by R. Sturgis Ingersoll; July 12, 1951. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Library Company of Philadelphia.
Minute of the Directors | 1753 December 10 | A.D. in hand of B. Franklin 2p. | B F85.265 | |
Provenance: Presented By Mr. S.H. McVitty, March 1955. General physical description: A.D. in hand of B. Franklin 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Edw[ar]d Shippen | 1754 February 14 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.46 | |
Printing house in Lancaster. General physical description: ALS, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [William Watson] | 1754 April 19 | Photostat | B F85.147 | |
Electrical experiments. Provenance: From original consigned to A.Privat, Paris, 1949. General physical description: Photostat | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to President and Council of the Royal Society [ of London] | 1754 May 19 | Typed c. of L. 1p. | B F85.187 | |
Acknowledges the honor bestowed upon him by receipt of the Copley medal for 1753. Provenance: Presented by I. Bernard Cohen, Sept. 1951. General physical description: Typed c. of L. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Peter Collinson] | 1754 May 28 | Copy of L. 3p. | B F85.131 | |
Proprietor's interest in the Academy. Sent paper containing his new experiments on lightning and electricity of the clouds. Capt. Swain has gone on second attempt for the N.W. passage. Acknowledges [Copley] medal and barometers through Mr. Smith. Mr. Short's improvements of his fire-hearths. Comments on relationship of the Crown and colonies with respect to the designs of the French. Albany conference. On same sheet with letter of July 29, 1754. General physical description: Copy of L. 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Peter Collinson] | 1754 July 29 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.131 | |
Comment on Albany conference from which has just returned, Finds is Beccaria's Dell'elettricismo artificiale naturale that the author has same opinion as he does that "Thunder-Storkes are sometimes upwards from the earth to the cloud." Contains note in Collinson's hand. Transcribed also is letter from Franklin to Collinson, May 28, 1754, in secretary's hand. General physical description: ALS, 2p. Other Descriptive Information: Printed: Cohen, I. B., Franklin and Newton. v.43. p. 500-501. (Extracts): Labaree, Papers, vol.V,394-396. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to William Strahan | 1755 March 23 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.288 | |
Letter serves to cover a Bill of exchange for 20£. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
| 1755 April ca. | AD, 2p. | B F85.42 | |
Memorandum relative to the reforms in connection with the delivery of mail. General physical description: AD, 2p. Access digital object: | ||||
Braddock, Edward, 1695-1755.
Commission to [John] Read, as waggon master; Fort Cumberland | 1755 May 21 | DS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Pass for John Bickner and John Myfield permitting them to go to the new road in Cumberland county for clearing same | 1755 May 30 | ADS, 1p. | B F85.264 | |
Presented by Mr. Samuel H. McVitty, March 1955. General physical description: ADS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Susanna Wright | [1755 June] Monday morning | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.79 | |
Presented by Julian P. Boyd, July 1947. Location of originals: From original in possession of Frank Jewett Mather. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Rich[ar]d Peters | [1755 Aug.] | ALS, 1p. | B F85.60 | |
Relative to the delivery of certain letters. "They hope the Colonel [Dunbar] does not mean to come to Philade. but only into this Province to be near the Magazine at Shippensburgh..." General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Read, John.
[Power of attorney to Benjamin Franklin; particularly with respect to wages due him as wagon master during the Braddock campaign] | 1755 Oct. 8 | Pr.DS, 1p. | ||
With this are: E. Braddock to [John] Read; May 21,1755 - appointment as waggonmaster. (B:F85.x7b) Certification by Thos. Scott that wages are due John Read, waggon master; Oct. 1, 1755. (B:F85.x7c) General physical description: Pr.DS, 1p. | ||||
Scott, Thomas.
Certification that wages are due to John Read for his services as wagon master during the Braddock campaign | 1755 Oct. 1 | ADS, 1p. | ||
Scott was wagon master general. General physical description: ADS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Jona[tha]n Williams,Boston; Philad | 1755 October 16 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.329 | |
"Free B Franklin". Sends printing paper to be sold. General physical description: ALS, 1p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to James Read | 1755 Nov.2 | ALS, 5p. | B F85.372 | |
Presented by Morris Duane; Dec.1962. General physical description: ALS, 5p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Rich[ar]d Peters; | 1755 November 5 | B F85.397 | ||
Acknowledges Peters' intentions to provide the bearers of the letter "with what Arms and immunition they have occasion for, provided the Assembly will engage to pay for them." | ||||
Parker, George, 2nd earl of Macclesfield, 1697-1764.
Recommendation of Benjamin Franklin for election to membership in the Royal Society of London | 1756 Jan. 29 | Photograph of D.S: Macclesfield. . .P. Collinson and others. 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Jane Mecom] | 1756 February 12 | Repro. of ALS. 1p. | B F85.437 | |
Consolation on the death of their brother. Source of image (Batchelder Cat. #56, n.d.). 1. Mecom. Jane, 1712-1794. I. B. Franklin chron. General physical description: Repro. of ALS. 1p. | ||||
Sober, Sarah.
Will | 1756 February -- | D.S. 1p. | LH-SB-OS | |
Seal Witnessed: Deborah Franklin, John Morgan Certification, Phila., October 3, 1757, S:William Plumsted. Mentions Benjamin Franklin and Richard Peters. General physical description: D.S. 1p. Other Descriptive Information: Original call number: B F85.300 | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Miss Hubbard | [1756 February 22] | Copy of typed L. 1p. | B F85.354 | |
Taken from the Massachusetts Centinel, May 15, 1790. Presented by J.B.Nolan; May 1960. General physical description: Copy of typed L. 1p. Other Descriptive Information: (see Mass.Magazine; Feb.1789,p.100.) | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Position of troops in Northampton Co | [1756 February] | Photostat of A.D. 1p. | B F85.218 | |
In Connection with this document see article by William A. Hunter, "Two 'new' Franklin manuscripts," Photostat presented by Mr.Hunter, 1953. Provenance: From original in the Pa. State Archives, Papers of the Provincial Council, Harrisburg. General physical description: Photostat of A.D. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Elizabeth Hubbard (sic) , dated Philadelphia | 1756 March 5 | ALS, 1p. 0. | B F85.5 | |
shall send a commission to cousin Tuthill [Hubbart]; could be glad to have the state of the office accounts and the balance... Elizabeth Hubbart later became Elizabeth Partridge. Purchased at the Parke-Bernet sale, October 12-13, 1938, $55. General physical description: ALS, 1p. 0. Access digital object: | ||||
Clapham, William.
Letter to B. F[ranklin] | 1756 Sept. 8 | Photostat of extract of L. 1p. | ||
Presented by W.A. Hunter, June 1954. Provenance: From original in Papers of the Provincial council, Division of Public Records, Harrisburg, Pa. General physical description: Photostat of extract of L. 1p. | ||||
Pennsylvania. Provincial Council.
Minutes of Conference with Indians, held at Easton, Pa | 1756 November 15 | Photostat of extract, in handwriting of Benjamin Franklin. 3p. | B F85.234 | |
Presented by Dr. William A. Hunter, May 1954. Provenance: Original in Pa. hist. and mus. com., Dept. of Public Records, Papers of the Provincial council. Text incorporated in Provincial Record, P, 89-90. General physical description: Photostat of extract, in handwriting of Benjamin Franklin. 3p. | ||||
Wister, Johannes, 1708-1789.
Receipt to Benjamin Franklin | 1756 November 30 | 1 page(s) | ||
Philadelphia. 13 January 1756, Franklin bought from Wister Madeira wine and sold to Wister 3 pipes. 30 November 1756, Franklin paid the balance due. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Betsy Hubbard | 1757 January 13 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.162 | |
Advice for story-tellers; old age. General physical description: ALS, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Earl of Loudoun; Woodbridge | 1757 May 21 | Photostat, 2p. | B F85.186 | |
Delay in sailing of packet. Suggests that someone be appointed to enquire into the claims of the masters whose servants have been taken into service from Pa. From Loucoun papers, Huntington library. Press ented by E.M.Riley, August 1951. General physical description: Photostat, 2p. | ||||
B. Franklin and D. Hall (Firm).
Receipt to Nathaniel Moore | 1757 May 23 | Ms. D. (signature in handwriting of David Hall) 1p. | B F85.260 | |
Subscription to the Gazette. General physical description: Ms. D. (signature in handwriting of David Hall) 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Jane Mecom | 1757 May 30 (?) | Photostat of extract of L. Portion of p. | B F85.65. | |
From extract in New England Historic Genealogical Society. On same sheet with extract of letter of July 1, 1789. General physical description: Photostat of extract of L. Portion of p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Invoice to the Library Company of Philadelphia; | 1757 Sept. 22-1762 July 28 | Copy of A.D.S. 1p. 9x6. | B F85.399 | |
Provenance: (From Charles Hamilton, Auction no. 77, May 2, 1974.) General physical description: Copy of A.D.S. 1p. 9x6. | ||||
Hubbart, James.
Letter to [Benjamin Franklin ?] | 1757 Oct. 16 | L. 1p. | ||
Safe arrived in Halifax. News of French and English action in and near the city. Death of Capt. Lewis. General physical description: L. 1p. | ||||
Bartram, John, 1699-1777.
Letter to B[enjamin] Franklin | 1757 Nov. 12 | Typescript of L. 1p.Extract. | ||
Concerning the Aurora Borealis. Presented by Francis D. West, 1953. Provenance: (from original in Royal Society, London.) General physical description: Typescript of L. 1p.Extract. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [John] Pringle | 1757 December 21 | Photostat, 4p. | B F85.308 | |
Provenance: From original in Royal Society of London; read and presented to the APS by Lord Adrian, April 20, 1956. General physical description: Photostat, 4p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to David Hall | 1757 December 9 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.17 | |
Printing matters; European affairs. Purchased from W. B. Ingham, March 1941. General physical description: ALS, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Mr.[John] Waring | 1758 January 3 | ALS, 3p. | B F85.97 | |
Proposed school for negro children in Philadelphia sponsored by the Associates of Dr.Bray. Transcribes extract of letter from Mr.Sturgeon, August 22,1757. General physical description: ALS, 3p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Deborah Read Rogers, 1708-1774.
Letter to the Earl of Loudon | 1758 January 20 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85x | |
Loudon, Earl of.
Letter to Deborah Read Franklin | 1758 January 24 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85x | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to J[ohn] Waring | 1758 February 17 | ALS, 3p. | B F85.98 | |
Advice on establishing a school for negro children. Mr. [Henry] Wheatly's legacy for James and Mary Hunter (?). General physical description: ALS, 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Commission to Woodward Abraham to the post of deputy post-master at Marblehead, Mass | 1758 April 10 | Printed D. filled in and S: B.Franklin, William Hunter [post-masters-general]. 1p. | B F85.153 | |
Seal. (Actually signed by James Parker for the post-masters general) General physical description: Printed D. filled in and S: B.Franklin, William Hunter [post-masters-general]. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Joseph] Galloway | 1758 June 10 | ALS, Photostat. 2p. F. | B F85.8 | |
Hears nothing of Mr. Hamilton's application for a charter for Phliadelphia from the Crown. Provenance: The original of this photostat is in the Mason Collection at Yale University Library; photostat was purchased from the Library, October 1939, $ .60. General physical description: ALS, Photostat. 2p. F. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [David] Hall, Philadelphia | 1758 June 10 | L.S. 1p. | B F85.345 | |
Trouble with Moore and Smith affair. His confidence in Hall. Business. Strahan will forward certain articles. Concerning a printer who may remove to America. Refers to "Billy". General physical description: L.S. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Mary [Stevenson], Tunbridge Wells | 1758 August 20 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-1 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
1758 | ALS, 14p. | B F85.102 | ||
Freeman Guide 969. General physical description: ALS, 14p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Mary] Stevenson | 1760 February 14 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-2 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Miss Stevenson | 1760 May 1 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.273 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to William Cullen | 1760 Sept. 17 | L.S. 1p. | B F85.271 | |
Introduces the bearer, Mr. [William] Shippen who goes to Edinburgh for study of physick and surgery. General physical description: L.S. 1p. | ||||
Wright, John.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin | 1760 Nov. 22 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Mr. [John] Winthrop | 1761 April 8 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.169 | |
Contains also drafts of letters from Winthrop to Franklin, Pringle, and Gov. Belcher. John Pringle's piece on fiery meteors Sands papers of Mr. Kennicott relating to the Hebrew Bible; inquires whether the college has any associated material. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to John Balfour | 1761 April 2 | ADrS, 1p. | B F85.15 | |
Eefers to payment of a bill received from David Hall. Written on back of letter from Balfour to Franklin, March 26, 1761. Provenance: Purchased from W. B. Ingham, March 1941 General physical description: ADrS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Josiah Quincy | 1761 April 8 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.19 | |
Purchased at the sale of the Larkin collection, Kende galleries, Gimbel brothers, N.Y., May 1, 1942. No.A10. General physical description: ALS, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to E. Pennington (sic) | 1761 May 9 | ALS, 3p. | B F85.230 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Mary Stevenson] | 1761 July 7 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-3 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letters to Debby [Franklin] | 1761 August 7 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.201 | |
Plans to set out in few days for Harwich; possibility of going to Holland. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [William] Cullen | 1761 October 21 | L.S. 2p. | B F85.275 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Mary [Stevenson] | 1761 October 29 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.164 | |
Printed almost entirely: Smyth,4,117. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Lord Bessborough | Friday evening [ca. 1761] | ALS, 3p. | B F85.141 | |
According to recent commission, Mr. Hunter's decease has not caused a vacancy in the American postmastership - Franklin fills entire office. General physical description: ALS, 3p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Mary Stevenson] | 1762 May 10 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.7-4 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Mary Stevenson] | 1762 May 24 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.7-5 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to J[ohn] Winthrop | 1762 December 23 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.14 | |
Scientific and friendly news. Mentions his son. On same sheet are letters from Winthrop to B.Franklin; Jan 20,1763, and Winthrop to Short; June 6, 1764. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Order to Messrs. Hughes and Co., for a set of musical glasses, with directions for making | [ca. 1762?] | Photostat of A.D. 1p. Photostat of A.D. 2p. il. | B F85.331 | |
---- Directions for making a musical machine. Presented by Whitfield J. Bell, Jr., 1956. Location of originals: From originals in the Assay Office, Birmingham, England. "Not to be reproduced without permission." General physical description: Photostat of A.D. 1p. Photostat of A.D. 2p. il. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to William Strahan | 1763 March 28 | Enlargement print of ALS, 2p. | B F85.122 | |
Location of originals: From original in possession of the University of Pennsylvania. General physical description: Enlargement print of ALS, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Mary [Stevenson], New York | 1763 June 27 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-6 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Mr. [John] Waring | 1763 June 27 | ALS, 3p. | B F85.99 | |
School for Negro children in Philadelphia; similiar institutions in New York, Williamsburgh, New York, and proposed one in Newport, R.I. General physical description: ALS, 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Catherine Greene] | 1763 July (sic) 23 | Photostat of newsclipping. | B F85.61 | |
From the Boston Post, ca. Jan.10, 1850. The text of this letter is the same as that from Franklin to caty of Jan.23, 1763 (of. B:F85.86 and Smyth, v.4,188) Contains also portions of letters from Franklin to caty or William Greene Feb.15. 1764 and Feb. 28, 1778. Letter printed also in Littell's living age,p.80,no.308,Apr.1850. General physical description: Photostat of newsclipping. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [William Greene] | 1763 July 19 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.307 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Jared Ingersoll, New Haven | 1763 July 25 | ALS, 1p., add., end. 9x7-1/4. | B F85.393 | |
Informs Ingersoll that "I shall ...call on my way home... about the Beginning of September." Mentions his daughter Sarah. General physical description: ALS, 1p., add., end. 9x7-1/4. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Catherine Greene] | 1763 Sept. 5 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.51 | |
With this came a water color of the Franklin residence at Ecton, and a copy of T.B. Welch's engraving of the "thumb portrait" of Franklin owned by the APS. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Jonathan Williams [sr.] | 1763 November 28 | Photostat, 1p.F. | B F85.23 | |
domestic affairs. General physical description: Photostat, 1p.F. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Mr. [John] Waring | 1763 December 17 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.100 | |
Reports on school for negro children in Philadelphia. Desires to be remembered to the Associates [of Dr. Bray]. General physical description: ALS, 2p. Access digital object: | ||||
Eldridge, Samuel.
Letter to Messrs Baynton, Wharton and Morgan, Philadelphia; Montreal | 1764 March 13 | Photostat of L.S.: Samuel Eldridge and Will[ia]m Long. 3p., end. by B. Franklin. | B F85.327 | |
Concerning business affairs in Canada. Provenance: (from original document in Penna. Hist.and Museum comm. Public records division, Baynton,Wharton and Morgan papers.) General physical description: Photostat of L.S.: Samuel Eldridge and Will[ia]m Long. 3p., end. by B. Franklin. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Mary Stevenson | 1764 March 14 | ALS, 2p., end. | B F85.161 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Jonathan Williams, 1719-1796 | 1764 April 21 | 1 page(s) | ||
Philadelphia. The mistake mentioned previously was Franklin's, his mistook one figure for another. The order with Robinson has been settled. Asks Williams the sum his government paid for wheat last year. Franklin is grieved that the glasses have not yet come for the armonica. Provenance: M2015-24. Gift of Mai Duane Harper and James Harper, April 2016 Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Cadwalader Evans | 1764 May 18 | Facsimile of ALS, 1p. 6x3-3/4. | B F85.407 | |
Thanks for plan of a furnace which should be published. Introduces Benjamin Rush. From Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. catalogue Sale no. 3813B November 25, 1975, item 359. General physical description: Facsimile of ALS, 1p. 6x3-3/4. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Mary Stevenson, Philadelphia | 1764 May 4 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-7 | |
Moore, Samuel Preston.
Certification of sale of stock by the Phiadelphia Linen Manufactory to Charles Thomson | 1764 Aug. 13 | D.S. 1p. 12x8. | ||
This company was formed by B.F. et al. General physical description: D.S. 1p. 12x8. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Peter Collinson] | 1764 Sept. 24 | Typed L. 1p. Extract. | B F85.357 | |
Provenance: Presented by Francis D. West, 1953, from original in Royal Society, London.) General physical description: Typed L. 1p. Extract. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Sally [Franklin]; Reedy Island | 1764 November 8 | LS Cy 3p. | B F85.319 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Mary Stevenson] | [1764 December] | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-8 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
[Plan for an American colonial paper currency.] | [ca. 1764.] | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.12 | |
Photostat of document sold at the Gribbel sale on October 31, 1940; of. Parke-Bernet catalogue no. 223, item 252. Cf. W.R. Riddell, Benjamin Franklin and colonial money in Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, v. 54,1930,pp. 52-64. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Deborah Read Rogers, 1708-1774.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin | 1765 Jan. 8 | ALS, 1p | ||
Franklin, Jan. 11, 1765 Answd. (BF's hand) Cold weather. Work on the house [in Franklin court]. News of family and friends. General physical description: ALS, 1p Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Mary Stevenson] | 1765 January 9 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.7-9 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Philadelphia contributionship for the insurance of houses from loss by fire | 1765 Mar. 25 | D.S. 1p. | ||
Received contents, March 29, 1765, by Franklin and Hall. General physical description: D.S. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Dr.[Cadwalader] Evans | 1765 July 13 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.48 | |
"The proceedings of those mad people on the frontier." General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [John] Morgan | 1765 July 8 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.58 | |
Establishment of medical school in Philadelphia. Paid Morton's admission fee to the [Royal] Society. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Keziah Folger Coffin | 1765 August 29 | Typed L. 1p. | B F85.353 | |
With copy of note by Thomas F. Wood describing the document and giving its history. Sends gift. Micr. of copy, inserted in letter from W.C.Folger to J.Sparks;July 30,1838 (see Sparks papers... ; reel 2, no.114.) General physical description: Typed L. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to David Hall | 1765 Sept. 14 | Photostat, 2p. | B F85.22 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to David Hall | 1765 November 9 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.16 | |
Purchased from W. B. Ingham, March 1941. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Deborah Read Rogers, 1708-1774.
Letter to [Benjamin Franklin] | 1766 Jan. 12,13 | ALS, 3p. | ||
Franklin's lands in Chester Co. and Nova Scotia. Appreciation for things received from Franklin. News of family and friends. General physical description: ALS, 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Joseph] Galloway | 1766 January 16 | Photocopy of ALS, (in BF's hand?) | B F85.433 | |
Discusses political relationship between Britain and the colonies; Stamp Act. Mentions Mr. Pitt, Messrs. Wharton, Mr. Hughes. General physical description: Photocopy of ALS, (in BF's hand?) | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Joseph Fox | 1766 March 1 | Enlargement of ALS, 1p. | B F85.303 | |
Repeal of the Stamp Act. Provenance: From original in possession of Mr. Logan Fox, 1956. General physical description: Enlargement of ALS, 1p. | ||||
Free, John, 1711-1791.
Letter to [Benjamin] Franklin, New York | 1766 Mar. 4 | A.L. in 3rd. P. 2p. , end. 7-1/2x6. | ||
Forwards books for Dunscomb. but he may keep them if Dunscomb is dead. [Edwin Wolf 2nd identifies 4 of the 5 items as in B. Franklin's Library.] Presented by Morris Duane; Dec.1964. General physical description: A.L. in 3rd. P. 2p. , end. 7-1/2x6. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to M[atthew] Boulton | 1766 March 19 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.181 | |
Experiments in connection with steam engine. Provenance: From original in Assay office, Birmingham, England. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to the Committee of Correspondence | 1766 June 10 | Photostat. 3p. | B F85.304 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Francois Ulrich Théodore] Aepinus | 1766 June 6 | Printed L. 1p. | B F85.390 | |
From article in: Akademiya Nauk SSSR, Amerikanskiy Ezhegodnik, article by Bolkhovitinov.Original of letter in Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Thanks for his book on electricity. Praises it. General physical description: Printed L. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [François Ulric Theodore] Aepinus | 1766 June 6 | Photocopy, 1p. | B F85.416 | |
Thanks for his work in electricity and magnetism. General physical description: Photocopy, 1p. | ||||
Hughes, John. -1772.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin | 1767 February 18. | Photocopy, 1p. | B F85.401 | |
Needs help due to results of "the Stamp Act Affair," and relies entirely upon Franklin. General physical description: Photocopy, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Benjamin Gale | 1767 February 22 | Photostat of printed L. | B F85.189 | |
Relates to a mistake in the Gentleman's magazine about Gale's success in inoculation. (APS has Gale's letter of November 15, 1766, to which this is a reply. Photostat of Connecticut Courant, June 26, 1769, presented by James Brewster, State Librarian, Connecticut State Library. General physical description: Photostat of printed L. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to A[nn Vaux] Penn, Dublin | 1767 February 28 | ALS, 3p. | B F85.395 | |
Concerns Thomas Penn's proposed purchase of house and 500 acres of the land which belonged to his father. Refers to Pennington (sic), Mrs. Stevenson and her daughter. General physical description: ALS, 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter do "Dear sister" [Jane Mecom] | 1767 March 2 | ALS, 2p. slightly mutilated. | B F85.170 | |
His reaction to abuses he meets with "I number them among my Honours." Sends box of millinery bought for her by Mrs. Stevenson General physical description: ALS, 2p. slightly mutilated. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Mary Stevenson] | 1767 March 26 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-10 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Mary [Stevenson] | 1767 May 16 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-11 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Mary [Stevenson] | [1767?] May 16 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-12 | |
(Same idea as previous letter, but worded differently) General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Samuel Franklin | 1767 July 17 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.64 | |
Contains also copies of letters from Franklin to Sam. Franklin of June 8, 1770, July 12, 1771, July 7, 1773. Location of originals: From copy in New England Historic Genealogical Society. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Peter Collinson ?] | 1767 October 14 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.274 | |
Arrangements for a visit to Mill Hill to see him and Dr. Solander. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Jean Baptiste] LeRoy | 1768 March 14 | ALS, 2p. 12-1/4x8. | B F85.338 | |
Thanks for his civilities. Concerning APS astronomical observations to be made in Philadelphia and difficulties involved. Refers to Julien LeRoy and his time piece. General physical description: ALS, 2p. 12-1/4x8. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Deborah Franklin]; Pensilvania Coffee house | 1768 August 9 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.158 | |
Is extremely well. He must have patience about returning. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Letter from Deborah Franklin. Power of attorney to James Wilson. | 1768 October 14 | B F85.x28 | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Mary [Stevenson] | 1768 October 20 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-13 | |
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824.
Letter to [Benjamin Franklin] | 1768 Nov. 6 | Photostat of A.L. 3p. | ||
Positive and negative. Concerning the American Society, and the election of Franklin as president. Location of originals: From original in L.C. General physical description: Photostat of A.L. 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Smith, Wright and Gray; [London] | 1769 February 13 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.40 | |
Asks that a letter of credit be procured for Benjamin Rush; instructions regarding his [Franklin's] finances. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Messrs. [Samual ?] Wharton and [William] Trent, dated | 1769 July 3 | ALS, 1p. 0. End: "Dr. Franklins card, July 3, 1769." | B F83.6 | |
on advice of Mr. Mildred and his solicitor, Mr. Lane, concluded to withdraw the petition presented to the king in council on behalf of Messrs. Warder, Mitchel, etc. Purchased from F.G. Sweet, Sept.15, 1939, $67.50. General physical description: ALS, 1p. 0. End: "Dr. Franklins card, July 3, 1769." | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Humphrey Marshall | 1769 July 9 | Photo. of ALS, 1p.(photo. contains also engraving) | B F85.148 | |
Presented by Mrs. William K. du Pont through P.S. du pont, November 1949. General physical description: Photo. of ALS, 1p.(photo. contains also engraving) | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Thomas Gilpin, 1728-1778 | 1769 July 10 | A.L.S., 1p. 12" x 7 1/4" | B F85.246 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Jonathan Williams [sr.], Boston | 1769 October 4 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.250 | |
His add to Mrs. Williams' kin, the widow Johnson and her family. Public affairs. General physical description: ALS, 1p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Adolf Berzel[ius]; Saturday evening | [ca.1769 November]. | Photocopy of AL in 3rd p. 1p. | B F85.430 | |
Franklin presents respects; will see Mr. Berzel. and friend tomorrow. Provenance: Original in Kungliga Universities biblictetek, Uppsala. General physical description: Photocopy of AL in 3rd p. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Jane Mecom] | 1770 December 30 | LS Cy, 4p. | B F85.314 | |
"True copy from the original by Rebecca Burroughs, November 21, 1833" General physical description: LS Cy, 4p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Humphry Marshall] | 1770 March 18 | T.C. of L. 2p. | B F85.127 | |
Presented by Ed. Bury Jan.1947. General physical description: T.C. of L. 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Capt. [Timothy] Folger | 1770 April 14 | ALS, 1p.and end. Enc. wanting. | B F85.326 | |
Encloses map of the island of St. John's and business of the island. General physical description: ALS, 1p.and end. Enc. wanting. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Deborah] Franklin | 1770 April 20 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.235 | |
Introduces Miss Farquarson and Miss Smith who go to Philadelphia to ply their trades of milliner and mantuamaker. Provenance: From original in possession of the Munson-Williams-Proctor Institute, Utica, N.Y. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Agreement to Form the Ohio Company | 1770 May 7 | Photo.of A.D.S. 1p. | B F85.415 | |
Provenance: (from catalogue of Robert F. Batchelder, Ambler, Pa.) General physical description: Photo.of A.D.S. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to David Hall, Philadelphia | 1770 June 11 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.370 | |
Wishes to be in Philadelphia before final settlement of partnership is done. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to S[amuel] Franklin | 1770 June 8 | Photostat of copy of L. Portion of p. | B F85.64 | |
From copy in New England Historic Genealogical Society. On same sheet with letter of July 17, 1767. General physical description: Photostat of copy of L. Portion of p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Mary [Hewson Stevenson] | 1770 July 18 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-14 | |
Mary Stevenson had married William Hewson General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Lord Le Despencer | 1770 July 26 | ALS, 3p. | B F85.207 | |
Entreats him to urge the plan of reconciliation between the two countries. Enclosed letter from Col. Bouquet shows Franklin's influence in America for his Majesty's service. Plea for continuance in his present office. Presented by Lessing J. Rosenweld, May 1953. General physical description: ALS, 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to N.W. Jones | 1770 July 6 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.175 | |
Sends mace and gowns ordered [for Georgia Assembly ?]. APS has Jones's reply of Oct.9, 1770 acknowledging above. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to N. W. Jones | 1770 October 10 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.203 | |
Amount of bill for gowns and mace. Duty of American agents. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Dear Sister [Jane Mecom] | 1770 November 7,9 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.125 | |
Hopes to return early in summer. Death of Mr. Whitefield. Arrival of Kinsmen [Jonathan, jr., and Josiah Williams]. Advises her not to be concerned about any abuses he receives in the English press. General physical description: ALS, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Deborah Franklin | ca. 1770 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.173 | |
Acknowledges her letter of October 14 [1770 - in APS]. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Deborah Read Rogers, 1708-1774.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin | 1771 Mar. 30 | ALS, 1p. | ||
News of family and friends, especially of Benny Bache. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Humphry Marshall | 1771 April 22 | L. Facsimile. | B F85.44 | |
Facsimile made by Thomas Fisher, Philad., (n.d.). For other facsimiles of another edition. see: F.P.,v.69,no.1: and B: F85Le. copy 2. 14x8-1/2. General physical description: L. Facsimile. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Humphrey Marshall] | 1771 April 22 | TL Cy, 2p. | B F85.128 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to M. Le Roy | 1771 May 17 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.202 | |
Introduces Mr. Smith, a young American. Sir John Pringle and he frequently recollect their visits with M. Le Roy in Paris. General physical description: ALS, 2p. | ||||
Miller, Johann Peter, 1710-1796.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin; Ephrata | 1771 June 12 | ALS, 3p. Bound volume. | B F85.x53 | |
This is followed by an introduction(pp.1-4); an elaboration of Conrad Beissel's Dissertations on Mans Fall (printed in Ephrata 1765) (pp.4-117);Supplement to the antecedent (pp.119-127); translation of Beissel's Ninety nine mystical sentences (pub. by B. Franklin, 1730) (pp.127-136); Appendix to the foregoing sentences, containing a collection of apopthegms taken from the Father's writings (pp.137-147). Inscription - inside front cover: These letters and manuscript belong to Doctor Benjamin Franklin of Pensylvania who gave them to me - probably in the hand of Jonathan Shipley, the Bishop of St. Asaph. General physical description: ALS, 3p. Bound volume. Other Descriptive Information: See Franklin's letter to Deborah Franklin, Jan 28, 1772 (APS collection, and Smyth 5, 372) | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Samuel Franklin | 1771 July 12 | Photostat of copy of L. Portion of 2p. | B F85.64 | |
From copy in New England Historic Genealogical Society. On same sheet with letter of July 17, 1767. General physical description: Photostat of copy of L. Portion of 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Charles Willson] Peale | 1771 July 4 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.47 | |
Compliments him on the success of his business in his native country. "The arts have always travelled Westward, and there is no doubt of their flourishing hereafter on our side the Atlantic..." Reproduced: APS Library Bulletin for 1946, p.15. Printed: C. Sellers' "The Peale portraits of Benjamin Franklin in APS Library Bulletin for 1950-p.252. General physical description: ALS, 2p. | ||||
Cushing, Thomas, 1725-1788.
Letter to Benjamin Franklyn (sic) | 1771 July 20 | ALS, 1p. | ||
At the desire of the House of Representatives sends copy of commissioners' taxes in various towns. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to William Strahan; Edinburg | 1771 November 17 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.101 | |
Kames, Agatha Drummond, 1711-1795.
Letter to [Benjamin] Frankland;Edinburgh | 1771 November 19 | Photocopy of A.L. 3p. | B F85.420 | |
To send portrait of Penn to Franklin. Mentions Marchant. Provenance: [From original in the His. soc. of PA.] General physical description: Photocopy of A.L. 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Mary] Hewson; Preston | 1771 November 25 | ALS, 2p. Contains a P.S. to Dorothea Blunt. | B F85.142 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Smith, Wright and Gray | 1771 December 10 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.280 | |
Order to pay Josiah Williams 10 guineas. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Order to Messrs. Smith, Wright and Gray, to pay Mr. Zumpe 18 guineas | 1771 December 16 | A.N.S. 1p. | B F85.321 | |
[Mr. Zumpe is probably Johann Zumpe, a celebrated maker of small pianos in London during this period] General physical description: A.N.S. 1p. | ||||
Library Company of Philadelphia.
Forms of notes, used in the publick Library at Philadelphia | 177[1] | 1p. | B F85.226 | |
Ms. D. in handwriting of Benjamin Franklin. Provenance: Found originally in Library Co. Charter, laws...Phila., 1770: 027:L62ch General physical description: 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Jonathan Williams, jr., Boston | 1772 January 13 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.258 | |
Settlement of accounts with Mr. Warren. General physical description: ALS, 1p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Jona[than] Williams [sr.] | 1772 January 13 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.20 | |
has just returned from a journey through Ireland and Scotland; personal financial matters. Purchased at Morley sale, May 29, 1942; cannot find in print. General physical description: ALS, 2p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Revd. [Richard] Price | 1772 February 11 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.115 | |
A.P.S. has draft: F.P.45,54. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
U.S. Commissioners to France.
Resolutions.. | 1772 February 2, 5 | Photostat, 2p. | B F85.193 | |
Concerning the attitude of the U.S. towards France or Spain, In case either of these nations should conclude a Treaty of Amity and Commerce with the U.S., and in consequence enter into a war with Great Britain. Also a resolve to defend the support the public cause at all hazards...risk their liberty or life (Hays Cal., v. 4,475). With this is what appears to be a preliminary draft of the Feb. 2nd document - Photostat, 1p. Location of originals: From original in University of Pennsylvania. General physical description: Photostat, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Dr. Thomas Bond | 1772 February 5 | ALS, 3p. | B F85.103 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [John] Morgan | 1772 February 5 | Enlargement print of ALS, 1p. , end. | B F85.123 | |
Is"pleased to see their college begin to make some figure as a school of physic." Provenance: From original in possession of the University of Pennsylvania. General physical description: Enlargement print of ALS, 1p. , end. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Humphrey Marshall | 1772 March 20 | T.C. of L. 1p. | B F85.129 | |
Presented by Ed. Bury, Jan. 1947. General physical description: T.C. of L. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to My dear Child [Deborah Franklin] | 1772 June 2 | ANS, 1p. | B F85.176 | |
Is well; promises to write fully by Osborn. General physical description: ANS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Mary [Hewson], Birmingham | 1772 July 8 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-15 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Erasmus Darwin | 1772 August 1 | Photocopy, 4p. end. 12-3/4x8. | B F85.418 | |
Discusses his alphabet. Difficulty of pronunciation. Talks of his bad health. Mr. Walsh's experiments on the torpedo fish. Letters being sent. General physical description: Photocopy, 4p. end. 12-3/4x8. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
[Document in re stroke of torpedo (fish) being electrical] London | 1772 August 12 | A.D.S. 2p. | B F85.178 | |
End: Franklin's instructions to try if the stroke of the Torpedo be electrical. General physical description: A.D.S. 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letterbook | 1772 August 22 | Drafts of 11 ALS,'s [3 leaves] | B F85.56 | |
Contains letters addressed to: Messrs.Towers and Leacock, the Library Co., Mr. Tyler, Sam. Rhoads, Dr. Evans,John Bartram,Dr. Smith, Messrs. Reynell, Rhoads and Pemberton, Anth Benezet,Dr. Rush, and Rev. Mr. Coombe. General physical description: Drafts of 11 ALS,'s [3 leaves] | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Dr.[William] Smith | 1772 August 22 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.68 | |
For draft of same letter see in his Letter book for same date. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [William] Hunter | 1772 October 30 | Photostat, 2p. | B F85.215 | |
Relative to disagreement between Dr. Hunter and Mr. Hewson. Provenance: (from original in the Royal College of Surgeons of England: presented by William R. LeFanu, librarian, November 1952) General physical description: Photostat, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to "My dear Child" [Deborah Franklin] | 1772 October 7 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.333 | |
Franked: B Free Franklin. Is well except for several recent touches of the gout. Sends remembrances from English friends to her and Sally. Sends love to"Benny boy." General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to the Royal Academy of Sciences, Paris | 1772 November 16 | Photocopy, 1p. | B F85.398 | |
Acknowledges election to membership. Provenance: (From the Hotel Drouot Salle No. 8, le mercredi 20 fevrier 1974 a 14 heures 30 precises.) General physical description: Photocopy, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to unidentified recipient | 1772 November 26 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.325 | |
Recommends Sir John Pringle for the presidency of the Royal Society. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Musical expression; [passions and sentiments] capable of expression by musick; | ca. 1772 | A.D. 1p. | B F85.276 | |
Along side the terms in Franklin's hand are corresponding words in French and notation in handwriting of the Abbé Morellet. Reproduced in LB 1955,378. General physical description: A.D. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Edward] Bancroft, [London]; Craven St | 1773 May 21 | Photocopy, 1p.add.end. | B F85.427 | |
Congratulations on Bancroft's election to Royal Soc. General physical description: Photocopy, 1p.add.end. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to S[amuel] F[ranklin] | 1773 July 7 | Photostat of copy of L. Portion of p. | B F85.64 | |
From copy in New England Historic Genealogical Society. On same sheet with letter of July 17,1767. General physical description: Photostat of copy of L. Portion of p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to "My dear child" [Deborah Franklin] | 1773 July 7 | LS Cy, 1p. | B F85.233 | |
Presented by Mr. Dayton Kohler, March 1954. General physical description: LS Cy, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Samuel Franklin | 1773 July 7 | Photocopy, 1p. | B F85.408 | |
Friendly letter, holding promise of wellbeing, due to the "constant Growth of the Country." Provenance: From original in possession of Mrs. J. H. Bradshaw, Lahaska, Penna.; Jan. 1976. General physical description: Photocopy, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Lord Le Despencer | 1773 November 24 | Photocopy, 1p. | B F85.414 | |
Concerning an estate in Canada and cites Maseres' opinion of it. Location of originals: From copy in possession of Sir Francis Dashwood, bart. West Wycombe Park, Bucks. General physical description: Photocopy, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Deborah Franklin] | 1774 February 20 | Typed extract of L. 1p. | B F85.374 | |
Note that he has written more fully by other ships. General physical description: Typed extract of L. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Sir Francis Dashwood, baron Le Despencer] | 1774 April 14 | Photocopy, 1p. | B F85.412 | |
Concerning carving below sculptured work. Location of originals: From original in possession of Sir Francis Dashwood, bt., West Wycombe Park, High Wycombe, Bucks. General physical description: Photocopy, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Deborah Franklin] | 1774 May 7 | Fragment of A.L. 1p. | B F85.278 | |
In Jared Sparks' hand. See letter in Franklin Papers, May 5, 1774 - Vol.46(2) 90. General physical description: Fragment of A.L. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [David] Williams, Chelsea | 1774 May 9 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.336 | |
"Presented to Mr. Franklin W. Smith... [signed] Joseph Evans, 1878. Neither Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs. Hewson, nor he can visit as invited. Sends their regrets. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Samuel Rhoads, Philadelphia | 1774 June 30 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.366 | |
Forwards pamphlets for distribution among the committee. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Benjamin] Rush | 1774 July 25 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.104 | |
Howe, Richard Howe, Earl, 1726-1799.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin | 1775 Feb. 20 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Lord Hyde is of the opinion that Franklin's principles and Parliament's concerning the American contest are so far apart that a meeting to discuss them would only give Dr. Franklin unnecessary trouble. For Dr. Franklin's reply, see his letter of same date. General physical description: ALS, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Israel Pemberton | 1775 Nov. 30 | A.L. 3d person, 1p. | B F85.256 | |
Accompanied by note by E.D. Gillespie Concerning ground rent. General physical description: A.L. 3d person, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Lord Howe | 1775 February 20 | ADr, 1p. | B F85.241 | |
Having nothing further to offer on the American business will not visit Lord Hyde. General physical description: ADr, 1p. Other Descriptive Information: (see Lord Howe to BF of same date, to which this apparently is a reply) | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Humphry Marshall | 1775 March 13 | TL Cy 1p. | B F85.130 | |
Presented by Ed. Bury, Jan. 1947. General physical description: TL Cy 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Joseph Galloway | 1775 May 8 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.279 | |
Concerned at Galloway's resolution to quit public life. Proposed visit. Mentions William Franklin. Presented by Mrs. Arthur Loeb, Jan.1995. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. Access digital object: | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin | 1775 May 14 | Photostat, 3p. | ||
Franklin's safe arrival in America. Evacuation of Boston. Is with Mr. and Mrs. Greene. News of family and friends. Contains also a letter from Caty Greene to [Dr. Franklin]; [apparently same date] Provenance: From original in Yale university. General physical description: Photostat, 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [William] Strahan | 1775 July 5 | Facsimile of ALS, 1p. | B F85.53 | |
Facsimiles of this letter are found also in: B. Franklin. Memoirs of the life and writings...ed. by W.T. Franklin. v.2, London,1818 - facing p.1. ---- Memoirs of the life and writings... v.1, Philadelphia, Duane, 1818 - between pp.356 and 357. ---- Correspondence inedite et secrète... v.2, Paris, 1817. Frontispiece. Reproduced: APS Library Bulletin for 1845 - fig.17 Facsimile also in: Gloason's pictorial drawing-room companion, see Collection of Broadsides no.134; Also printed in: Pamphlets on Franklinina no 62; Austen-Leigh, R.A. The story of a printing house, p.21; General physical description: Facsimile of ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [William] Strahan | 1775 July 5 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.55 | |
Provenance: From original in Library of Congress;contains also photostat of facsimile of letter in same collection. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Massachusetts. General Court.
Letter to Nicholas Cook[e], Watertown | 1775 August 14 | LS, 2p. | B F85.11a | |
Pertaining to the interception of mail by a man of war at Conanicut ferry and requesting a change in the route. Provenance: Purchased at the sale of John Gribbel's library, October 31, 1940; of. Parke-Bernet catalogue, no.223, item 253. General physical description: LS, 2p. | ||||
Cooke, Nicholas, 1717-1782.
Letter to B. Franklin | 1775 August 15 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.11b | |
informs him of the interception of the post rider by a ship of war at the ferry to Newport; recommends a different route. Provenance: Purchased at the sale of John Gribbel's library, October 31, 1940; of. Parke-Bernet catalogue, no.223, item 253. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Recommendation to the Associators to make use of pikes | 1775 August 26 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.219 | |
In connection with this document see article by William A. Hunter, "Two 'new' Franklin manuscripts,". Photostat presented by Mr. Hunter, 1953. Provenance: From original in the Pa. State Archives, Papers of the Provincial Council, Harrisburg. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Nicholas] Cooke | 1775 August 27 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.11c | |
acknowledges letter of August 15 re the loss of the mail and suggests that he "take the advice... of the principal people in your government." General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Jos. Greenleaf; Cambridge | 1775 October 26 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.262 | |
Postal affairs. Presented by Mr. Samuel H. McVitty, March 1955. Facsimile. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Pennsylvania. Committee of Safety.
Commission to George Taylor, to serve as Colonel, 1st battalion of Pennsylvania Associators, Northampton Co. | [1775] | Pr.DS | B F85.209 | |
For account of printing of this form cf. Col. Rec.. 10,295. General physical description: Pr.DS | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Charles Lee | 1776 February 11 | Photostat, 2p. | B F85.213 | |
TL Cy Provenance: From original in possession of Justin G. Turner presented by Mr. Turner, Sept. 1953. General physical description: Photostat, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Jonathan Williams | 1776 March 29 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.35 | |
Personal letter. Paper contains interesting watermark. General physical description: ALS, 1p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [William] St[raha]n | 1776 March 29 | Copy of L. 2p. | B F85.71 | |
On his way to Canada. Breach between England and America grows wider. Barbarities on the part of the British. General physical description: Copy of L. 2p. | ||||
Pennsylvania. Committee of Safety.
Commission to Joseph Willson to serve as 1st Lieutenant of the armed boat, Congress: Philadelphia | 1776 March 6 | PrDS, 1p. | B F85.210 | |
Certification of induction on May 21, 1776 on reverse. General physical description: PrDS, 1p. | ||||
U.S. Congress.
Instructions to privateers and vessels of war | 1776 April 3 | D. 3p. | B F85.403 | |
Contains note by W.T.Franklin. In hand of Franklin's French secretary(?) General physical description: D. 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [John Philip] Schuyler; Montreal | 1776 May 1 | Photocopy, 1p., enc. wanting | B F85.396 | |
Express appreciation for Schuyler's "Kind Attention" in aiding their journey. Mention John Carrol (sic). Presented by Robert B. Gillespie; January 1973. General physical description: Photocopy, 1p., enc. wanting | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to William Bingham | 1776 June 3 | LS, 2p. | B F85.10 | |
orders of the Secret committee to procure arms for America. Purchased at the sale of John Gribbel's library, November 1, 1940; of Parke-Bernet catalogue, no.223, item 651. General physical description: LS, 2p. | ||||
United States. Continental Congress. Committee of Secret Correspondence.
Letter to Messrs. Richd. Harrison and Adrien Le Maitre | 1776 June 3 | DS, 1p. | B F85.287 | |
In hand of Robert Morris (?). On reverse is letter of same date to Le Maitre and Harrison, signed by B.Franklin, Benj. Harrison, Robt. Morris, John Dickinson, 1p. Instructions regarding cargo of Sloop Fanny. In connection with this document see another letter of same date from the Committee to William Bingham - B:F85 October General physical description: DS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to col. Bull | 1776 August 26 | ALS, lp. | BF85.309 | |
The convention has granted his leave. General physical description: ALS, lp. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Col. [John] Bull, Perth Amboy | [1776] August 27. | Photo., 1p. | BF85.309a | |
"B. Free Franklin" manuscript frank as continental Postmaster General. Presented by Richard C. Frajola,9/30/83. (See letter to W. Spawn, APS Archives.) For sale catalog (Frajola sale, 10 Sept. 1983) see card cat. for printed works. General physical description: Photo., 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to W[illiam Temple] Franklin; Brunswick | 1776 Sept. 10 | Photocopy D. 1p. | B F85.426 | |
Concerns a letter and meeting with Lord Howe. Adams and Rutledge are with Franklin. General physical description: Photocopy D. 1p. | ||||
Pennsylvania. Constitutional convention, 1776.
Commission to William Lowder to server as ensign of a Company of Foot in Col. Richard MCalister's batallion from York county, in the Flying Camp for the Middle States of America; | 1776 Sept. 14 | 1p. | B F85.171 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to unidentified recipient- | 1776 October 1 | LS. | B F85.106 | |
Authorization to make application for all arms, ammunition, clothing, etc., that may arrive in Martinique for the U.S. Mentions M. Hortalez [Beaumarchais] General physical description: LS. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Receipt for payment of mortgage from Mary Pitts (or Pills) | 1776 October 14 | D.S. 1p. | B F85.302 | |
Appears to have been cut from the records of William Parr, Recorder of Deeds General physical description: D.S. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to William Bingham | 1776 October 21 | LS, 1p. | B F85.138 | |
Instructions relative to material which is to be shipped by M. Hortalez. General physical description: LS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
[Extracts of correspondence relating to loans to the U.S., by the U.S. Commissioners - Franklin, Deane, and Lee] | 1777 January 14 - December 18 | Photostat of D. 4p. | B F85.83 | |
Provenance: From original in the Library of Congress. General physical description: Photostat of D. 4p. | ||||
Williams, J.
Letter to the Commissioners of the United States | 1777 June 30 | D.S. 4p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to unidentified recipient | 1777 July 9 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.151 | |
Notice from the Minister of Marine to give orders to armed vessels to depart the ports in 24 hours. Encloses instructions for Capt. Wilkes. General physical description: ALS, 2p. | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin | 1777 Aug. 18 | Photostat, 2p. | ||
Writes this for her son-in-law [Peter collas] recently exchanged for another prisoner of war. Death or Mrs. [William] Franklin. Provenance: Original in Historical Society of Pennsylvania. General physical description: Photostat, 2p. Other Descriptive Information: Photocopy is missing. 2020 March 5. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Richard Peters | 1777 Sept. 12 | Transcript of L. 1p. | B F85.221 | |
Transcript made by D.H. Wallace, March 1952. Provenance: From original in Vail mss., Geneva, Switzerland, Miscellaneous. General physical description: Transcript of L. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Benjamin] Vaughan | 1777 Sept. 18 | Photostat of A.L. 1p. | B F85.24a | |
Not printed in Smyth. Makes an appointment to meet Mr.Vaughan at "Les Bains de Poitevin" at six that evening. General physical description: Photostat of A.L. 1p. | ||||
United States. Continental Congress.
Letter of marque to Stephen Marchant | 1777 October 8 | Photostat, 2p. | LH-SB-OS | |
with certification of authenticity by Stephen Marchant. Copy. Provenance: (From original in public records office, London.) General physical description: Photostat, 2p. Other Descriptive Information: Presented by William Bell Clark. Other Descriptive Information: Original call number: BF85.358 | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Capt. John Folger; Passy near Paris | 1777 October 19 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.149 | |
Approval of his proposition to return in case of accident on coast. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Due de La Rochefoucauld d'Enville ?] | 1777 November 17 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.67 | |
Returns the Carolina constitution. News of the Amphitrite. Provenance: From original in the Bibliothèque Municaple, Besancon, France, Collection J. Droz, T. 1. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to captains of all ships of war and privateers on the rights of neutrals; Paris | 1777 November 21 | DS, 3p. | B F85.404 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Jonathan] Williams [jr.] | 1777 November 30 | Photostat, 2p. | B F85.13 | |
Pertains to Mr. Williams's accounts with M. Chaumont. Provenance: Presented by Mr. Frederic R. Kirkland, April 1940. Cf. Parke-Bernet catalogue for sale on March 27-28, 1940, item no. 270 - sold for $160. General physical description: Photostat, 2p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Charles Gravier,] Count de Vergennes from Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane, Arthur Lee | 1777 December 4 | Photostat, 4p. | B F85.92 | |
Provenance: From Facsimile L.C. General physical description: Photostat, 4p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to John Ross, Nantes; Paris | 1777 December 18 | LS, 2p. | B F85.217 | |
Orders for a convoy. Requests money as soon as possible, due to their dire need. General physical description: LS, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to his Excellency [Charles Gravier, Comte de Vergennes] | ca. 1777-1778 | ADr, 2p. | B F85.72 | |
Assures him that they have no account of any treaty on foot between America and England. Requests loan of two millions sterling. Probably draft of letter sent to Vergennes by the U.S. Commissioners. General physical description: ADr, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Plat-pays de Paris, France. Permit for Benjamin Franklin to take wine through customs | 1778 March 10 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.359 | |
French. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to A[rthur] Lee | 1778 March 13 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.249 | |
Rumor that Adams is to replace Deane. Presented by Arthur Bloch, Dec.1936. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Don Juan Emery, Bilbao | 1778 March 23 | L. 2p. | B F85.382 | |
Prizes have been confiscated by France and returned to England. France and the U. S. now have a treaty, and France will aid the U. S. General physical description: L. 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Jonathan Williams; | 1778? April 18 | ALS, 3p. | B F85.33 | |
(Latter is badly stained) General physical description: ALS, 3p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to M. Genet | 1778 April 28 | ALS, 1p. Seal. | B F85.244 | |
British finances. Sends resolution of Congress in re Burgeyne's army. General physical description: ALS, 1p. Seal. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Arthur Lee | 1778 April 5 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.66 | |
Demand for money to aid some prisoners in their journey from Dunkirk. Contains draft of Lee's reply, of same date. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Genet, Edme Jacques, 1726-1781.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin | 1778 April 10 | Photostat, 2p. | ||
In French. Provenance: From original in possession of the University of Pennsylvania; cf. Franklin calendar, v.4,407. General physical description: Photostat, 2p. Other Descriptive Information: Photostat missing. 2020 March 5. | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to [Benjamin] Franklin, Wanwick | 1778 May 5 | Photostat, 3p. | ||
Report of Franklin's death. Fears he suffered severe loss during British occupation of Philadelphia. News of family and friends; mentions Mrs. Green. Location of originals: Original in Historical Society of Pennsylvania. General physical description: Photostat, 3p. | ||||
Genet, Edme Jacques, 1726-1781.
Letter to [Benjamin Franklin] | 1778 May 9 | Photostat, 3p. | B F85.x30 | |
Provenance: From original in possession of the University of Pennsylvania; cf. Franklin calendar, v.4,408. General physical description: Photostat, 3p. Other Descriptive Information: Photostat missing. 2020 March 5. | ||||
Genet, Edme Jacques, 1726-1781.
Letter to [Benjamin] Franklin | 1778 June 5 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.x31 | |
Provenance: From original in possession of the University of Pennsylvania; cf. Franklin calendar,v.4,411. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. Other Descriptive Information: Photostat missing. 2020 March 5. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [David Hartley] | 1778 June 8 | Facsimile of ALS, 1p. 3-3/4x3-3/4. | F B85.406 | |
Proposed exchange of prisoners. From Gotheby Parks Bernet Inc. Sale catalogue Sale no. 3813B November 25, 1975, item 360. General physical description: Facsimile of ALS, 1p. 3-3/4x3-3/4. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to "Dear Sir" | 1778 June 8 | Photocopy, 1p. | B F85.424 | |
Refers to earlier letter of May 25. Concerns exchange of 200 English prisoners. General physical description: Photocopy, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Benjamin] Rush | 1778 June 17 | Photostat, 2p. | B F85.283 | |
Introduces Mr. [H.] Archer who goes to America as a volunteer in the cavalry. General physical description: Photostat, 2p. | ||||
Genet, Edme Jacques, 1726-1781.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin | 1778 June 17 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.x32 | |
In French. Provenance: From original in possession of the University of Pennsylvania;cf. Franklin calendar,v.4,412. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. Other Descriptive Information: Photostat missing. 2020 March 5. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Benjamin] Rush | 1778 June 17 | Photocopy of printed L. 1p. 9-3/4x6-1/2. | B F85.413 | |
Introduces Henry W. Archer. General physical description: Photocopy of printed L. 1p. 9-3/4x6-1/2. | ||||
Genet, Edme Jacques, 1726-1781.
Letter to [Benjamin Franklin] | 1778 June 24 | Photostat, 2p. | B F85.x33 | |
In French. Provenance: From original in possession of the University of Pennsylvania; cf. Franklin calendar, v.4,413. General physical description: Photostat, 2p. Other Descriptive Information: Photostat missing. 2020 March 5. | ||||
United States. Continental Congress.
Commission to Peter Colomb to serve as captain in the U.S. Army beginning April 6, 1778 | 1778 June 30 | PrDS, 1p. | B F85.157 | |
Seal. Issued in lieu of torn document dated April 6, 1778. Contains certification signed by B. Franklin as to authenticity of the document; December 20, 1780. General physical description: PrDS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Henri L. Bertin | 1778 July 2 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.119 | |
Acknowledges the plan of the hydraulic machine at Chatou. Letter does not identify recipient. However, see also: "Plan a machine hydraulique de M. Bertin a Chatou" Mss.Ms.BF85.misc oversize map case. Catalogued 2018 December 21. Recipient identified via title of drawing given to the American Philosophical Society by Benjamin Franklin, written on back of drawing. (Bertin is misspelled as Bartin. See John Adams diary 1778 May 26.) General physical description: ALS, 1p. Other Descriptive Information: See also: Plan de la Machine Hydraulique de M. Bertin a Chatou. MSS. Ms. BF85 misc. drawing | ||||
Genet, Edme Jacques, 1726-1781.
Letter to [Benjamin Franklin]; Vers | [1778] July 10 | Photostat, 4p., end. | B F85.x34 | |
Provenance: From original in possession of the University of Pennsylvania; cf. Franklin calendar,v.4,415. General physical description: Photostat, 4p., end. Other Descriptive Information: Photostat missing. 2020 March 5. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to James Lovell | 1778 July 22 | LS Cy, 7p. | B F85.25 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to the Council of Massachusetts Bay | 1778 Sept. 9 | LS, 1p. | B F85.26 | |
Encloses a letter from [Thomas] Hutchinson to Dr. Lloyd which they have opened. Text of letter probably in the hand of John Adams. General physical description: LS, 1p. | ||||
Bache, Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808.
Letter to [Benjamin Franklin] | 1778 Oct. 22 | ALS, 4p. | ||
Family news. High cost of living. Mr. Bache has brought back papers Dr. Franklin left with Mr. Galloway. Trustees of Academy almost all Tories. General physical description: ALS, 4p. | ||||
United States. Continental Congress.
Resolution in re Lt.-Col. Touzard [Louis de Tousard] | 1778 October 27 | Photocopy of ADS, Charles Thomson. 1p. | B F85.405 | |
Provenance: From original in Historical Society of Pennsylvania. General physical description: Photocopy of ADS, Charles Thomson. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to M. [James ?] Leveux, Calais | 1778 November 26 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.206 | |
Warns of an English cutter off Dieppe which pretends to be American. Asks that Mr. Collas's things be forwarded to him. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to M. de Chaumont | [1778] December 4 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.27 | |
In French. Transcribes news from America relative to the movement of the British fleet. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Genet, Edme Jacques, 1726-1781.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin | 1778 Dec. 4 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.x35 | |
Provenance: From original in possession of the University of Pennsylvania; cf. Franklin calendar, v.4,417. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. Other Descriptive Information: Photostat missing. 2020 March 5. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Les Ephemeres [The story of the ephemera, in a letter to Mme. Brillon, summer of] | 1778 | Copy of D. 4p., docketed by BF | B F85.232 | |
In French. For two other copies, of. FP 50(1), 39 a and b. General physical description: Copy of D. 4p., docketed by BF Other Descriptive Information: see also Livingston, Franklin end his press at Passey p.28. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Mme. Helvetius] | ca. 1778 | ADr, 4p. | B F85.223 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Anne Catherine (de Ligneville d'Autricout) Helvetius | ca.1778 | A.L. 3p. | B F85.339 | |
(Bound with this are engravings of Franklin and Mme. Helvetius and reprints from Livingston). Contemporary copy, in another's hand. with interlineations in Franklin's hand. For facsimile and study of this bagatelle, see: APS Library Bulletin, 1959, G.Chinard. "Random notes on two "Bagatelles." pp.727-760. General physical description: A.L. 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Capt. Benjamin Gunnison | 1779 January 14 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.227 | |
In re cargo of the Morris. Presented by Mrs. William Ernest Smith, Sept. 1953. Provenance: From original in National Archives, Records of the Veterans admin. Doc. from Revolutionary war pension file of James Brown, S 12 282. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Charles Guillaume Frédéric] Dumas | 1779 February 19 | L.S. 3p.and end. Fragments. Various sizes. | B F85.384 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
To all Captains and Commanders... | 1779 March 10 | D.S. 2p. 12-1/4x7. | B F85.394 | |
Instructs captains of American vessels not to obstruct but rather to facilitate in any way the scientific expedition of Captain Cook. General physical description: D.S. 2p. 12-1/4x7. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to "the Representatives of the Author of Experiments on the igneous Fluid | 1779 March 13 | Copy of ALS 1p. | B F85.429 | |
Is honoured by invitation and shall endeavour to be present at "the farther Exhibition of those ingenious Experiments." General physical description: Copy of ALS 1p. Other Descriptive Information: (see also Franklin Papers, vol.44, folios 152, 155, 168.) | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to David Hartley | 1779 March 21 | Facsimile 3p. 9x6-3/4. | B F85.417 | |
Deceived about "affair of the prisoners." Refers to Dr. Bancroft. Hopes for Peace. Gen. Lincoln and Thompson's southern campaign. Strength of America. Provenance: (From the Rendells, Inc., Cat. 126, May 1977.) General physical description: Facsimile 3p. 9x6-3/4. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Charles Gravier,] Comte de Vergennes | 1779 March 27 | L.S. 2p. In French. | B F85.28 | |
Sends a letter from M. Gratien reprizes. General physical description: L.S. 2p. In French. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Jean-Paul Marat] | 1779 March 29 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.90 | |
Regrets that he could not be present at his curious experiments on Saturday: suggests another date. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Arthur Lee | 1779 April 3 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.324 | |
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834.
Letter to [Benjamin Franklin]; Paris | 1779 April 14 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Arrangements for arms and troops. Mentions Mr. Martel. General physical description: ALS, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Charles Guillaume Frédéric] Dumas | 1779 May 22 | L.S. 3p. | B F85.383 | |
Lack of value of American money. General physical description: L.S. 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to D. [Johannes] Ingenhause | 1779 May 4, 5 | L.S. with A. postscript. 3p. | B F85.152 | |
Desires to be brought up-to-date with the volumes of the Transactions [of the Royal Society]. Encloses his thoughts on the Northern Lights, a translation of which was read before the French Academy. Mentions Benjamin Vaughan and Dr. Priestley. General physical description: L.S. with A. postscript. 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to the Abbé [Morellet] | [1779 After July 5] | LS Cy, 3p. | B F85.224 | |
In French. Typed translation. General physical description: LS Cy, 3p. Other Descriptive Information: See BfF85.1 for another copy of the translation with different illustrations. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
[Letter to the Abbé Morellet] | [1779 After July 5] | 3 typed leaves and plate | B F85.1 | |
Copy of a translation of a letter written by Benjamin Franklin and printed in the Memoirs of the Abbé Morellet, Pari 1821. General physical description: 3 typed leaves and plate | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to M. Le Ray de Chaumont | 1779 August 5 | L.S. (?) 1p. | B F85.29 | |
Regarding orders for Capt. Jones. General physical description: L.S. (?) 1p. | ||||
Delon-Cramer, Claire.
Letter to [Benjamin Franklin] | [1779] August 20 | ALS, 3p. | ||
In French. Is taking care of B. F.Bache, due to the death of her husband's brother. General physical description: ALS, 3p. | ||||
Bache, Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808.
Letter to Dr.Franklin | 1779 Sept. 14 | ALS, 6p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [William] Bingham | 1779 October 4 | Photocopy, 1p. | B F85.425 | |
Thanks for sending newspapers. Unable to authorize payment of bill. He is limited to drafts made by Congress. Most important to "keep up their Credit line." General physical description: Photocopy, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Elizabeth] Partridge | 1779 October 11 | Print of A.Dr. of L. 2p. | B F85.74 | |
Provenance: From original in University of Pennsylvania. General physical description: Print of A.Dr. of L. 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to J[oseph] Palmer | 1779 October 27 | LS, 1p. | B F85.191 | |
Relative to Mr. Palmer's nephew who has gone to England. Lafayette is bearer of this letter. General physical description: LS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Robert] Montgomery | 1779 October 28 | L.S. 3p. | B F85.255 | |
Will intercede on his behalf with the Spanish embassador; is surprised at treatment he receives from the Speniards. Mentions Mr. Adams. ---- Bloch film, fr. General physical description: L.S. 3p. | ||||
Digges, Thomas Attwood, 1742-1821.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin, Passy | 1779 November 15 | Photocopy, 1p. | B F85.431 | |
London. Introduces Mr. Fabroni, "a young Gentleman of distinguished worth from Italy," who"has been some time travelling with His ingenious Friend and Companion Mr. Fontana." Location of originals: Original in Univ. of Pennsylvania Library. General physical description: Photocopy, 1p. | ||||
Bache, Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin | 1779 | A.L. 4p. Draft. 11x9. | ||
Forwards silk for the Queen. Concerning B.F.Bache. Social life. Linens and wool spun. Family news. Refers to Duffield. General physical description: A.L. 4p. Draft. 11x9. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Brown, Collinson and Tritton | 1780 January 10 | A. Dr. of L.S. | B F85.7-16 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to ---- Woodmason | 1780 January 10 | A. Dr. of L.Signed with initials. | B F85.7-16 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Mary] Hewson | 1780 January 10 | A.Dr. of L.S. | B F85.7-16 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [William] Strahan | 1780 January 24 | 3 ADr.s, 2p. | B F85.49 | |
Letter as actually sent is in the Morgan Library; APS has photostat. General physical description: 3 ADr.s, 2p. | ||||
Lee, Stephen.
Letter to Benj[ami]n Franklin, Paris; Dunkirk | 1780 Feb. 1 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Complains of ill-treatment from John Paul Jones. Wishes payment for his services. General physical description: ALS, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Promissory note to Ferdinand Grand | 1780 February 15 | D.S. 1p. 8x13. | B F85.409 c | |
750,000 livres @5%/year, payable 1 January 1785. General physical description: D.S. 1p. 8x13. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Sally Bache | 1780 March 16 | L.S. 2p. | B F85.144 | |
Silk sent for the Queen is damaged. Sends some of Ben's letters; thinks he is better at Geneva. General physical description: L.S. 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to unidentified recipient | 1780 April 1 | Transcript of L. 1p. | B F85.220 | |
Delivery of arms and gunpowder. Advance of 100,000 livres to be made for Americans of the Alliance and the Bonhomme Richard. Transcript made by D.H.Wallace, March 1952. Provenance: From original in Vail mss., Geneva, Switzerland, v.1.p.19. General physical description: Transcript of L. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letters to Mme. la presidente du Meinieres | 1780 April 23 | A.L. in 3d P. 1p. | B F85.120 | |
Has promised Mme. Helvetius that he will accompany her on Wednesday next to the Pavillions de Chaillot. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p. | ||||
ZrenC?, baron.
Letter to M. [Benjamin] Franklin; Bude | 1780 June 7 | ALS, 7p. | ||
In French. Transcribes his views on the war in America; offers his services. General physical description: ALS, 7p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to S. Huntington | 1780 July 10 | Photostat of L.S. 2p. | B F85.204 | |
Presented by Arthur Bloch, Dec.1952. Provenance: Original in APS, F.P. v.69, no.6. General physical description: Photostat of L.S. 2p. | ||||
Bache, Richard, 1737-1811.
Letter to [Benjamin] Franklin | 1780 July 22 | ALS, 3p. | ||
Heard from him last by Marquis de la Fayette. News of family. Inquires about Ben's schooling. Work of women for American army. Proposal to establish bank. General physical description: ALS, 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [James] Woodmason | 1780 July 25 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.180 | |
Acknowledges receipt of proposals relating to the new-invented art copying; has distributed specimens; and has practised it. Provenance: From original in Assay office, Birmingham, Eng. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [C.W.F. Dumas] | 1780 July 26 | L.S. 3p. | ||
General physical description: L.S. 3p. Other Descriptive Information: Printed: Smyth, 8,121. | ||||
Lavoisier, Antoine Laurent, 1743-1794.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin, Paris | 1780 July 26 | Photostat, 3p. | ||
In French. Relative to S. Fouquet, maker of gun powder, who has been in America. -----Typed c.of L. cc. Presented by P. S. du Pont, June 1947; from original in Harward Univ. library General physical description: Photostat, 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to J[ohn] Jay, Madrid | 1780 July 31 | L.S. 1p. , end. | B F85.305 | |
Has given orders for a credit of£1,000 to be divided between him and Mr. Carmichael. Makes similar advance to Messrs. Adams and Dana. Congratulations on birth of a daughter. General physical description: L.S. 1p. , end. | ||||
Logan, George, 1753-1821.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin | 1780 Sept. 20 | Typescript (c.c.) of ALS, 3p. | ||
Appreciation for Franklin's attention during his stay in Paris. Affairs in America slowly improving. Is at present librarian of the Loganian library. Presented by Whitfield J. Bell, jr., May 1954. Provenance: From original in Ms. Collection, Richmond Academy of Medicine, Richmond, Va. General physical description: Typescript (c.c.) of ALS, 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to M. Dumas | 1780 October 2 | L.S. 3p. | B F85.306 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Jean Paul Marat] | 1780 November 24 | Photo.of ALS, 1p. | B F85.380 | |
Has the gout and cannot come to Paris to view the "curious Experiments." Provenance: (from original in Koninklijke Bibliotheek, 'sGravenhage.) General physical description: Photo.of ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Mrs [Margaret] Stevenson and [Mary] Hewson | 1780 December 7 | L.Signed with initials. 2p. | B F85.7-17 | |
(Text of letter in W.T.Franklin's hand) General physical description: L.Signed with initials. 2p. | ||||
Letter from S. Bache to Benjamin Franklin | 1781 January 14 | B F85.x17 | ||
Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to John Jay | 1781 January 15 | Facsimile. 1p. 5-1/2x4-1/2. | B F85.419 | |
[From Robert F. Batchelder, Cat. no. 21, March 1978.] Franklin has been ill. Has accepted Jay's "bill." Mentions Mr. Carmichael. Franklin sending Jay some packets. General physical description: Facsimile. 1p. 5-1/2x4-1/2. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to John Jay | 1781 Jan. 27 | L.S. 2p. | B F85.315 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [James] Searle | 1781 January 28 | Photocopy of A.L.in 3rd P. 1p. | B F85.409 | |
Will dine with him Tuesday. From Charles Hamilton auction catalogue, No. 98, New York, July 29, 1976, item 119. General physical description: Photocopy of A.L.in 3rd P. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Chere Amie [Mme. Golowkin] | 1781 Feb. 1 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.285 | |
Transcribes paragraph from a Philadelphia newspaper relating to the Chev. de Chastellux. General physical description: ALS, 1p. Other Descriptive Information: See Gilbert Chinard, B. Franklin and the mysterious Mme. G, APS Library Bulletin, 1946,p.49. | ||||
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin | 1781 Mar. 2 | Photostat of L.S. 1p. | ||
Encloses resolutions of the Congress pertaining to John Paul Jones. Presented by Arthur Bloch, Dec.1952, who received photostat from F.B. Huntington. General physical description: Photostat of L.S. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Account with John Jay | 1781 April 12 - July 27 | D.S. 3p. | LH-SB-OS | |
General physical description: D.S. 3p. Other Descriptive Information: Original call number: B F85.318 | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Col. Lawrens (sic) | 1781 May 21 | L.S. 1p. , end. Mutilated. | B F85.263 | |
Mr. Necker replaced by M. Joly de Fleury. Has been applied to for expenses on the Alliance. Presented by Mr. Samuel H. McVitty, March 1955. General physical description: L.S. 1p. , end. Mutilated. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Receipt for advance, 28 February 1778 also signed by Gilas Deane; Promissory note | 1781 July 2 | D.S. 2p. 7-1/2x9. | B F85.410; See: February 28, 1778 | |
750,000 livres @5%/year the 1 January 1788, from date of advance, to French Royal treasury. General physical description: D.S. 2p. 7-1/2x9. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Charles Gravier] Comte de Vergennes | 1781 July 6 | Copy of D. 1p. 14x8-1/2. | B F85.428 | |
Asks Vergennes to extend credit to U.S. for payment of debts. "...if we cannot go on with our Payments we are ruined." General physical description: Copy of D. 1p. 14x8-1/2. | ||||
Fox, George, 1759-1828.
Power of attorney to his brother. Joseph M. Fox | 1781 Sept. 28 | DS, 3p. | B F85.349 | |
Paris. In French. General physical description: DS, 3p. Other Descriptive Information: Translation. 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [John] Bondfield | 1781 October 25 | L.S. 1p. , end. | B F85.225 | |
Has sent commission for the Brig Sally. Orders claret sent to Richard Bache. (In reply to Bonafield's of October 20 - F.P. 23,19) General physical description: L.S. 1p. , end. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter "To all Captains and Commanders [of the United States]" | 1781 November 16 | Photo. | B F85.364 | |
Copy of D. and Italian translation of D. 3 items. Asks them to respect passports for ships travelling between Dover and Calais. Presented: A. pace; May 1961 Location of originals: From originals in Biblioteca Estense of Modena, Codici e Mss Campori, Busta 209. General physical description: Photo. | ||||
Bache, Benjamin Franklin.
to Benjamin Franklin | 1781 Nov. 20 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Promissory note | 1781 December 4 | Photo, 1p. | B F85.432 | |
In French. [Passy, B. Franklin.] For 816,000 livres, to be repaid with interest by the U.S. to his majesty's royal treasury by Jan. 1, 1788. Photograph gift of Joseph Rubinfine, March 24, 1983. General physical description: Photo, 1p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Liste des livres de M. Franklin apportes de la chambre dans le bureau le 31 Dbre 1781 [and] Liste des livres apportes au bureau le 8 Jr 1782 | 1781 December 31-1782 January 8 | Typescript 3p. | B F85.84 | |
In French. Provenance: From original in University of Pennsylvania. General physical description: Typescript 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
[Specimen sheet of various fonts in the collection of brass stencils bought from Bery in 1781.] | ca.1781 | D. with ms. Notes, lp. | LH-SB-OS | |
Found in secret drawer of box containing brass stencils bought in Bache sele, June 1947. Reproduced in A.P.S. Proceedings, v.92,no.2,p.93; Library bulletin for 1948, p.93. General physical description: D. with ms. Notes, lp. Other Descriptive Information: Original call number: B F85.93 Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Capt. [John] Berry | 1782 January 24 | L.S. 1p. | B F85.150 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Benny [Bache] | 1782 January 25 | L.S. 2p. | B F85.143 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Master Johannot [Cooper] | 1782 January 25 | title: Franklin Papers | B F85.381 | |
Hopes he is happy at school and does not want to change schools, for "A rolling Stone gathers no Moss." General physical description: title: Franklin Papers | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letters to Mme. Brillon | 1782 January 6 | A.L. 3p. In French. "No.7" | B F85.194 | |
Replies to letter from Brillon family December 1781 General physical description: A.L. 3p. In French. "No.7" Other Descriptive Information: (see FP 56, no.79) | ||||
Hewson, Mary Stevenson, 1739-1795.
to B. Franklin | [1782 May 1] | Fragment of an A.L. | B F85.7-30 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Mary] Hewson | 1782 May 13 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-18 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to D[avid] Hartley | 1782 May 13 | L.S. 2p. , end. seal. | B F85.160 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Mme. A[nna] Ogle | 1782 May 24 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.91 | |
Provenance: From original in possession of Mrs. F.G. Richards of Princeton; presented by Julian P. Boyd, March 1948. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Strahan, William (1715-1785).
Letter to B[enjamin] Franklin | 1782 May 27 | ALS, 3p. 8-7/8x7-3/8. | B F85.423 | |
Interest in printing art, on continent,Eng. pressmen are "spoilt." Comment on war, Bill allowing King to conclude peace. Wants B.F. to help Sally Beckwith (daugh. of Gen.Beck.) Mentions Mr. Becket, Mrs.Strange, Dr. Wishart. General physical description: ALS, 3p. 8-7/8x7-3/8. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Richard and Sarah Bache] | 1782 June 26 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.376 | |
News of Benny Bache in Geneva. Refers to Temple. Presented by Mrs.Elizabeth Du Bois Bache; Aug. 4, 1924. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to B[enjamin] Vaughan | 1782 July 10 | T.c. of L. 3p. | B F85.132 | |
The peace commission. Provenance: From original in the possession of the Marquess of Lansdowne. General physical description: T.c. of L. 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Mrs [Margaret] Stevenson | [1782] July 12 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-20 | |
With a written date of July 12, 1783, this letter is apparently dated wrong as Mrs. Stevenson died in January 1783; Franklin knew of this as he wrote to Mary Stevenson Hewson on January 27, 1783 and spoke of her mother's death. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to James Bowdoin | 1782 July 15 | Copy of ALS, 1p 9-1/4x6. | B F85.391 | |
Introduces William Jones and John Paradise. Provenance: (From Charles Hamilton Auction No. 57(April 20,1972). General physical description: Copy of ALS, 1p 9-1/4x6. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [John Jay] | 1782 August 16 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.177 | |
Encloses copy of extracts from Gen. Carleton's instructions received from Lord Shelburne through Mr. Vaughan. [Peace negotiations] General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to M. [Pierre] Colombe | 1782 Aug. 27 | L.S. 2p. | B F85.155 | |
In French. Acknowledges Colombe's letters of July 19 and August 19 relative to his return to America. Exchanges such as he desires are made in America. General physical description: L.S. 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Bartolemeo(?)] Mesny | 1782 Sept. 11 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.362 | |
Concerning books sent him for sale. For addition al information pertaining to Franklin-Mesny correspondence, see: Kirkland. "A Franklin Footnote", Penna. Mag.of Hist.and Biog., vol. 73, 80-81. Additional correspondence on the books may be found in Franklin Papers in U. of P. General physical description: ALS, 1p. Other Descriptive Information: See Franklin Papers, IX.186 for letter from Mesny to B.Franklin; May 20,1778. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Philippe Denis] Pierres | 1782 Sept. 20 | L.S. 1p. | B F85.379 | |
In French. Thanks for the publications as examples of his "Beautés Typographiques." Provenance: Presented by Alice Bates through Charles W. Bates; June 1967. General physical description: L.S. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Passport issued to Elkanah Watson | 1782 Sept. 7 | PrDS, 1p. | B F85.57 | |
Passy press imprint. In French. General physical description: PrDS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Order to "All captains and commanders of vessels of war, privateers and letters of marque belonging to the United States of America" to respect passports of certain English vessels which were to carry mail between Dover and Calais | 1782 November 16 | D.S. 1p. | B F85.18 | |
Contains fine example of Franklin's seal. Right hand margin badly trimmed. Purchased from the American Autograph Shop, January 1939. General physical description: D.S. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to the Earl of Shelburne | 1782 November 26 | T.c. of L. 1p. | B F85.134 | |
Acknowledges a remedy for his "gravel" brought by Mr. [Benjamin ?] Vaughan. Provenance: From original in the possession of the Marquess of Lansdowne. General physical description: T.c. of L. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to R[ichard] Oswald | 1782 November 26 | Photostat of L. 13p. | B F85.355 | |
Provenance: (From original in possession of Ohio historical society). General physical description: Photostat of L. 13p. | ||||
Greene, Catharine Ray, 1731-1794.
Letter to Dr. Franklin; Warwick | 1782 Dec. 26 | Photostat of A.L.S: Caty Greene 2p. | B F85.x9 | |
Learned from the Court Segur that his wife often plays chess with Dr. Franklin. Sends letter by President Wheelock. Provenance: From original in possession of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. General physical description: Photostat of A.L.S: Caty Greene 2p. | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to [Benjamin] Franklin, Cambridge | 1782 Dec. 26 | Photostat, 3p. | ||
Concerned about Franklin's health. Desired a copy of his Philosophical and political papers. New of family and friends. Provenance: Original in Historical Society of Pennsylvania. General physical description: Photostat, 3p. Other Descriptive Information: Photostat missing. 2020 March 5. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Mary Stevenson Hewson? | [1782???] | A.L. 2p. | B F85.7-28 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Gaetano Filangieri] | 1783 January 11 | Photostat of L.S. 3p. | B F85.139 | |
Provenance: From original in Archive del Museo Civico Gaetano Filangieri, Naples. General physical description: Photostat of L.S. 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Richard Oswald] | 1783 January 14 | Photostat of L. 2p. | B F85.356 | |
Provenance: From original in possession of Ohio historical society. General physical description: Photostat of L. 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
[Note on the case of his nephew, Jonathan Williams, respecting the Brig Trio] | 1783 January 15 | T.c. of D. 1p. | B F85.136 | |
Provenance: From original in the possession of the Marquees of Lansdowne. General physical description: T.c. of D. 1p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Mary] Hewson | 1783 January 8 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.7-19 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Philip] Mazzei | [1783 March 2] | A.L. in 3d P. 1p. | B F85.253 | |
Sunday. Unable to be in Versailles on Tuesday. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Chev. Rulhiere | [1783] March 2 | A.L. in 3d P. 1p. In French. Seal. | B F85.270 | |
Invitation for a visit that evening. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p. In French. Seal. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to B. Vaughan | 1783 March 23 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.24b | |
Not printed in Smyth. Sends newspapers containing articles relating to the barbarities exercised by the British in America; suggests they might be used for propaganda purposes. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to M. Lotbiniere | 1783 March 28 | L.S. 1p. In French. | B F85.199 | |
Contains a [P.S.] in French in Franklin's hand. Replies to letter from M. Lotbiniere of March 26,1783 which is in Franklin Papers - APS. General physical description: L.S. 1p. In French. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Philip] Mazzei | 1783 March | Transcript of L. in 3d P. 1p. | B F85.222 | |
Invitation to dinner. Transcript made by D. H. Wallace, March 1952. Provenance: From original in Vail mss., Geneva, Switzerland, Miscellaneous. General physical description: Transcript of L. in 3d P. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Alice De Lancey] Izard | 1783 April 21 | L. in 3d P. 1p. | B F85.254 | |
Probably written by W.T. Franklin. Sends passport desired by Mrs. Izard. General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p. Other Descriptive Information: (see F.P. 74,3 for Mrs. Izard's letter) | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Benj[amin] F[ranklin] Bache | 1783 May 2 | Enlargement print of ALS, 2p | B F85.32 | |
Personal letter to grandson. Provenance: Print made from original in possession of Mrs. Edward W. Smith, April 1943. General physical description: Enlargement print of ALS, 2p | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Dr. Ingenhauss | 1783 June 1 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.118 | |
Introduces Mr. S. Vaughen who travels with a view of improving himself in mineralogy. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Osborn, John.
Recommendation of Pierre Sonnerat for membership in the Royal Society | [1783 July 22] | DS | B F85.154 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to W[illia]m Strahan | 1783 July 29 | Enlargement of ALS, 1p. | B F85.272 | |
Information about Miss Beckwith. Provenance: From original in possession of Mrs. Arthur Loeb, April 1955. General physical description: Enlargement of ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Certification in re Col. Du Bouchet | 1783 August 6 | D.S. Portion of 3p. doc. | B F85.185 | |
In French. Certifies as to the correct transcription of copies of various document by Horatio Gates, George Washington, and others. See letter from Bouchet to W.T. Franklin, 1783- (Franklin Papers, v.108, 85) General physical description: D.S. Portion of 3p. doc. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Josish Quincey (sis) | 1783 Sept. 11 | ALS, 4p. | B F85. 228 | |
"there never was a good war, or bad Peace." General physical description: ALS, 4p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Mme de Meinieres] | 1783 Sept. 12 | ALS, 1p. 9x7-1/4. | B F85.346 | |
Will Visit her on Sunday if able. Refers to Mme. Helvetius. General physical description: ALS, 1p. 9x7-1/4. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Johannes Ingenhousz] | 1783 Sept. 2 | TL Cy, 1p. | B F85.368 | |
Concerning the peace treaty. Forwards letter of Banks on balloons. Presented by W.J.Bell,Jr., July 1962. Provenance: From original owned by Mrs.J.A. de Rothschild. General physical description: TL Cy, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Benjamin Vaughan | 1783 October 8 | Enlargement print of ALS, 1p. | B F85.172 | |
Has on hand 4 copies of volume on electricity, but none of Vaughan's collection [Political...pieces], of which he desires additional copies. Inquires about family. Provenance: From original in possession of Mrs. Frances Vaughan Finletter, March 1951. General physical description: Enlargement print of ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Charles Gravier,] Count de Vergennes | 1783 December 14 | LS, 1p. | B F85.197 | |
Introduces Mr. Nesbitt, an American merchant settled at L'Orient. General physical description: LS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Mary. Hewson] | 1784 January 1 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-21 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Invitation to [Daniel L.] Coit to dinner | 1784 January 14 | Photocopy, 1p. | B F85.377 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to H[enry] Laurens | 1784 February 15 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.200 | |
Mr. Grand will honor his bills. Regrets that their "employers...have forgotten...to contrive means of decent return for their ministers." General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to William Withering | 1784 March 1 | ALS, 1p | B F85.52 | |
Dr. Withering's letter on calculous complaints and the remedies. General physical description: ALS, 1p | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Mary Stevenson] Hewson | 1784 March 19 | A.L. 1p.and end. Mutilated-signature has been cut off. 9x7-1/4. | B F85.337 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Henry Laurens | 1784 March 31 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.39 | |
Announces arrival of ratification of definitive treaty; has notified Mr.Hartley. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Jacques Leveux, Calais | 1784 March 8 | L.S. 2p. , end. In French. 9x7-1/4. | B F85.347 | |
Thanks him for what he has done for Jay and American prisoners. Explains that consuls will be U.S. citizens. when they are appointed for France. General physical description: L.S. 2p. , end. In French. 9x7-1/4. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Dr. Ingenhauss [sic] | 1784 April 23 | Repro. of ALS. 1p. | B F85.436 | |
Sends seeds to Ingenhousz. From Hudson Rogue autograph catalog#13, 1986 [?], p. 10. General physical description: Repro. of ALS. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Mary] Hewson | 1784 April 29 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-22 | |
(On the inside of this letter is a letter from Mary Hewson to Mr. Viny) General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Letter to George Washington to Benjamin Franklin | 1784 June 2 | B F85.x52 | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Felix Frecon (?) | 1784 July 3 | Photostat of L.S. 3p. | B F85.330 | |
Replies to queries in his letter of June 29 (in APS collection) relative to American regulations of exchange - money merchandise, weights and measures. Presented by W.J. Bell, from photostat in Library of Congress. General physical description: Photostat of L.S. 3p. | ||||
Born, Ignaz, Edler von, 1742-1791.
Letter to [Benjamin Franklin]; Vienne | 1784 July 17 | Photocopy, 1p.and end. In French. 8x7-1/2. | B F85.402 | |
Presents his Joannis Physiophili Opuscula. Presented by Ellen Gantrell. Provenance: From original in College of Physicians of Philadelphia. General physical description: Photocopy, 1p.and end. In French. 8x7-1/2. | ||||
Franklin, William, 1731-1813.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin | 1784 July 22 [- August 6] | ALS, 3p. | ||
Letter of reconciliation. Mentions W.T. Franklin. General physical description: ALS, 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Mary] Hewson | 1784 August 13 | Photocopy, 1p.and end. 11x7-1/2. | B F85.386 | |
Provenance: From original in possession of Miss Katherine M. Bradford, Phila. (1969). General physical description: Photocopy, 1p.and end. 11x7-1/2. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Richard] Price | 1784 August 2 | ALS, 1p. S. | B F85.2 | |
pertains to Dr. Price's pamphlet of advice to the Americans [Observations on the importance of the American revolution...] and the Turgot letter which it contains. Positive print. General physical description: ALS, 1p. S. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Lord Shelburne | 1784 August 25 | T.c. of L. 1p. | B F85.135 | |
Introduces the bearer, his grandson William Temple Franklin. Sends pamphlet on animal magnetism. Provenance: From original in the possession of the Marquess of Lansdowne. General physical description: T.c. of L. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Richard] Price | 1784 Sept. 7 | ALS, 1p. 9-1/4x7-1/4. | B F85.344 | |
Introduces Count Mirabeau and recommends him. General physical description: ALS, 1p. 9-1/4x7-1/4. Other Descriptive Information: For similar letter, see B.Franklin to B.Vaughan; Sept.7,1784, Smyth, 9, 269-270. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Mr. Anisson | 1784 November 10 | Enlargement of reproduction 1p. | B F85.116 | |
New manner of printing. Press for Anisson, bought by William Franklin in London, will be sent to Rouen. From reproduction in Le manuscrit autographe, An 8, no.41, 1993, p.21 General physical description: Enlargement of reproduction 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Messrs. Witel [and Pauche] | 1784 November 15 | L.S. 2p., end. In French. "No.7" | B F85.195 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Certification in re Capt. Lewis Joseph de Beaulieu, late of Gen. Count Pulaski's corps | 1784 December 17 | Photostat of D.S. 1p. | B F85.145 | |
Provenance: From original in Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale of Florence. General physical description: Photostat of D.S. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to M. de Mayer | 1785 January 3 | Typescript 1p. | B F85.179 | |
Acknowledges piece entitled Asgill. Sends copy of Book of Constitutions. Presented by Antonio Pace; June 1951, from original in Bibliotaca Civica of Turin. General physical description: Typescript 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Richard Price | 1785 March 18 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.269 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to B. Vaughan. | 1785 March 5 | Photostat of ALS, 3p. | B F85.24c | |
Not printed in Smyth. This letter is in reply to one written to Franklin by Benjamin Vaughan, Feb. 23, 1785, which the A.P.S owns. Mentions fabricated accounts in British papers which are intended to give unfavorable ideas of America. General physical description: Photostat of ALS, 3p. | ||||
Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823.
to Benjamin Vaughan | 1785 April 21 | Photostat of L.S with initials. 3p. | B F85.24d | |
Pertains to recommendations desired by Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan for Mr. Manning. General physical description: Photostat of L.S with initials. 3p. | ||||
Adams, John, 1735-1826.
Letter to [Benjamin] Franklin | 1785 April 26 | A.L. in 3d P. 1p. | ||
Asks that Mr. Jefferson inquire for mail for American ministers. Framed with engravings and medals of B. Franklin and J. Adams. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p. | ||||
Letter from Jane Mecom to Benjamin Franklin | 1785 May 26 | B F85.x18 | ||
Roberts, Hugh, 1706-1786.
Letter to B. Franklin | 1785 June 24 | LS Cy, 2p. | ||
Comments on old age, and the fact that Philip Syng is the only other living member of the old Junto. "Copy of a letter from Hugh Roberts to Benjamin Franklin, - taken from the original now in the possession of the Roberts family, and placed in the hands of R.M. Patterson by Richard Vaux, esq., June 22, 1843." General physical description: LS Cy, 2p. | ||||
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin | 1785 June 27 | Photo. of ALS, 2p. | ||
Negotitations about a ship calling at Havre fro Dr. Franklin unsuccessful. Presented by C.F. Jenkins, 1948. General physical description: Photo. of ALS, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Ferd[inan]d Grand | 1785 July 16 | ALS, 2p. | B F85. 229 | |
Preparations for voyage to America for himself and party, including Mr. Houdon. Transcribes copy of agreement with Messrs. Wallace, Johnson and Muir in repayment of passage, July 8, 1785. General physical description: ALS, 2p. | ||||
Crawford, Adair, 1748-1795.
to unidentified recipient | 1785 July 22 | Photostat, 2p. | B F85.24f | |
Pertains to Dr. Franklin's case of the "stone". General physical description: Photostat, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Ferdinand] Grand | 1785 July 24 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.343 | |
Is better than he had thought, due to traveling. Concerning his luggage. Friendly letter. Provenance: (from reproduction in J.A. Stargardt Autographen...siche No.12,p.7.) General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823.
| 1785 July 26 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.24g | |
Note regarding 48,000 livres borrowed from Benjamin Franklin with which to buy his father's [William Franklin] lands in New Jersey and New York. Contains an autograph note signed by B. Franklin, to Mr. Vaughan. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Nathaniel Falconer | 1785 July 28 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.245 | |
With this is a news clipping (n.d.) transcribing the letter and stating that it was then in the possession of G.W. Childs. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
"Opinions of some of the Faculty on the case of Dr. Franklin: viz. Drs. Heberden Watson, J. Hunter, Crawford and Mr. J . Hunter." | 1785 July | Photostat of document. 4p. | B F85.24e | |
Pertains to Franklin's trouble with the "stone." General physical description: Photostat of document. 4p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Jane] Mecom | 1785 Sept. 19 | Repro., 1p. | B F85.435 | |
Safe arrival in America. General physical description: Repro., 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to William Greene and Catherine Ray Greene | 1785 Sept. 20 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.73 | |
Location of originals: From original in Library of Congress. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to J[ohn] and [Sarah Van Brugh Livingston] Jay | 1785 Sept. 21 | ALS, 2p.and end. 12-1/2x8. | B F85.334 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Charles Thomson | 1785 Sept. 26 | Enlargement print of ALS, 1p. | B F85.33 | |
Acknowledges congratulations on his return home. Location of originals: Print made from original in possession of Mrs. Edward W. Smith, April 1943. General physical description: Enlargement print of ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Address to the American Philosophical Society | 1785 Sept. 27 | A.D. 1p. | B F85.198 | |
In Sam. Magaw's hand. Dr. Franklin's answr to ye Address of the Amer. Ph. Socy. soon after he arrived from France. Provenance: Presented by Mrs. Edward W. Smith. General physical description: A.D. 1p. | ||||
Houdon, Jean Antoine, 1741-1828.
Order to T. Jefferson to pay B. Franklin 3600 livres tournois | 1785 Oct. 24 | D.S. 1p. | ||
Receipted by B. Franklin, Oct. 25, 1785. General physical description: D.S. 1p. | ||||
Jay, John, 1745-1829.
Letter to [Benjamin] Franklin | 1785 Oct. 4 | ADrS, 2p. | ||
General physical description: ADrS, 2p. Other Descriptive Information: Printed: Sparks, 10, 228: Bigelow, 9, 268. For letter sent see Franklin Papers, 33,204 | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Patrick Henry | 1785 October 8 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.328 | |
Printing type sold to the state of Virginia. Photostat presented by Thomas F O'Donnel, March 1953. Provenance: from original which was then in the possession of the Thomas R. Proctor collection of the Munson-Williams-Proctor Institute, Utica, N.Y. General physical description: ALS, 2p. Other Descriptive Information: Printed: W.W. Henry, Patrick Henry, 1891, III,323. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to M. de Chaumont | 1785 October 20 | A.L. 2p. (incomplete) | B F85.30 | |
Pennsylvania Supreme Executive Council...for Benjamin Elliot | 1785 October 30 | LH-SB-OS | ||
Other Descriptive Information: Original call number. B:F85.75 | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to William Ellery | 1785 November 14 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.54 | |
Acknowledges letter of October 10 [in APS collection] enclosing one from Mr. Vernon. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Pennsylvania. Supreme Executive Council.
Pennsylvania Supreme Executive Council.... issued to John Hubley | 1785 November 23 | DS, 1p. | LH-SB-OS | |
Seal Parchment Recorded on April 27, 1786. General physical description: DS, 1p. Other Descriptive Information: Original call number: B F85.137 | ||||
Smallwood, William, 1732-1792.
Letter to [Benjamin Franklin] | 1785 Nov. 27 | L.S. 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to unidentified recipient | [1785] December 14 | ALS, lp. | B F85.159 | |
Wednesday morning. Will search for letters as soon as he returns from the state house. General physical description: ALS, lp. | ||||
Bradford, William, 1755-1795.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin | 1786 January 4 | 2 page(s) | ||
Discusses how to take care of a widow, Elizabeth Elliot, and her children, perhaps assigning land rents to her through the township overseers. Other Descriptive Information: Accession M2013-03. Purchased in April 2013, with funds from the Friends of the APS Library. | ||||
Ruston, Thomas.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin; dated Philadelphia | 1786 January 12 | A.Dr. of L. 6p. F. | ||
Re: smoky chimneys. Purchased from the American Autograph Shop, April 1939, $25 and a set of the Franklin calendar. General physical description: A.Dr. of L. 6p. F. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Jonathan Williams, jr., Boston | 1786 January 19 | ALS, 2p. , end. | BF85.310 | |
General physical description: ALS, 2p. , end. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to John Hyacinth de Magellan | 1786 January 24 | L.S. 3p. | B F85.168 | |
The APS and the Magellanic premium. General physical description: L.S. 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Jonathan Williams, jr., Boston | 1786 February 16 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.311 | |
General physical description: ALS, 2p. Access digital object: | ||||
Pennsylvania. Supreme Executive Council.
Warrant to John Lukens to have surveyed plot of ground in Westmoreland Co. for John Davis | 1786 April 27 | PrDS, 1p. | B F85.291 | |
Pennsylvania. Supreme Executive Council.
Order to David Rittenhouse to pay the estate of William Wilson £5.16.10 | 1786 May 8 | PrDS, 1p. | B F85.282 | |
Pennsylvania. Supreme Executive Council.
Patent issued to John Cornman, for a tract of land in Westmoreland | 1786 May 9 | 1p. | LH-SB-OS | |
Presented by Mr. Samuel H. McVitty, March 1955. A similar patent for another piece of ground exists for this day to the same person. General physical description: 1p. Other Descriptive Information: Original call number. B F85.266 | ||||
Pennsylvania. Supreme Executive Council.
Order to David Rittenhouse to pay Francis Allison [sic] | 1786 May 9 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.351 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to J. Sargent | 1786 May 25 | ALS, 3p. | B F85.231 | |
Suggestions concerning collection of depts due Mr. Sergent from Americans. Is under obligations to Mr. Sergent for many kindnesses. General physical description: ALS, 3p. | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
to Sarah Bache | 1786 May 29 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to M. [Jean Baptisse] LeRoy | 1786 August 15 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.107 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to John Jay | 1786 August 24 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.322 | |
Pennsylvania. Supreme Executive Council.
Order to David Rittenhouse to pay David Evans | 1786 Sept. 19 | D.S.: B. Franklin. 1p. John Nicholson and D. Evans. 9-1/2x8. | B F85.348 | |
Forgery Presented by J. Bennett Nolan. General physical description: D.S.: B. Franklin. 1p. John Nicholson and D. Evans. 9-1/2x8. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Certification in re character of Josiah Flagg | 1786 Sept. 4 | Photostat of A.D.S. 1p. | B F85.63 | |
---- photostat of typed c. in New England Historic Genealogical Society. Provenance: From original in possession of the Harvard school of business administration. General physical description: Photostat of A.D.S. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Order to David Rittenhouse to pay James Worthing; In Council, Philadelphia | 1786 Sept. 7 | Photostat. 1p. Forgery. | B F85.341 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to M. de Chaumont | 1786 October 7 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.31 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to the Secretary of Council | 1786 November 21 | ALS, 1p. 3x7. | B F85.205 | |
Requisition for commission for Edward Shippen and others. General physical description: ALS, 1p. 3x7. | ||||
Falconer, Nathaniel.
Letter to the President...Supreme executive council [Benjamin Franklin]; Wardens office | 1786 Dec. 15 | L.S: Nath Falconer, John Hazelwood, Joe: Bullock. 1p. , end. in B.F.'s hand. | B F85.x39 | |
Send certain information [ in re Spanish man of war] Processing information: Previously misdated 1786 December 13. Corrected to December 15 by archivist in 2023. General physical description: L.S: Nath Falconer, John Hazelwood, Joe: Bullock. 1p. , end. in B.F.'s hand. | ||||
Otto, Lewis William.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin, Pennsylvania | 1786 Dec. 19 | ALS, Cp. , end. In French with translatin in red ink, in hand of B.Franklin, 12-1/2x7-3/4. | B F85.x66 | |
Concerning the extradition of a French witiser . De Bressines. General physical description: ALS, Cp. , end. In French with translatin in red ink, in hand of B.Franklin, 12-1/2x7-3/4. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
An account of the highest court of Judicature in Pennsylvania, viz. The court of the press | [1786?] | Copy of D. 7p. | B F85.165 | |
Adams, John, 1735-1826.
Letter to [Benjamin] Franklin; Grosvenor Square | 1787 Jan. 27 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Sends copies of his work [Defence of the Constitution] for Dr. Franklin and the Philosophical Society. Dilly's desires to publish a new edition of Franklin's works with the addition of a sketch of his life. General physical description: ALS, 2p. Other Descriptive Information: See 342.73:Adld volume presented. | ||||
Pennsylvania. Supreme Executive Council.
Pennsylvania Supreme Executive Council. Patent issued to Baltzer Knertzer | 1787 January 30 | Photostat of D.S: B. Franklin (president) 1p. Seal. | LH-SB-OS | |
Presented by Dr. John Witthoft, from original owned by Mr. Fredericks, Harrisburg, Pa June 1954. General physical description: Photostat of D.S: B. Franklin (president) 1p. Seal. Other Descriptive Information: Original call number: B F85.239 | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Gen. [Arthur] St. Clair | 1787 February 13 | Photostat of L.S. 1p. | B F85.21 | |
introduces the bearer, M. de Chaumont. Presented by M.Dumont. General physical description: Photostat of L.S. 1p. | ||||
Bond, Thomas, 1743-1793.
Petition to Benjamin Franklin, president of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania, for a bankruptey commission against Charles Young, sworn before B. Franklin | 1787 Mar. 2 | D.S. 2p. | ||
Contains also appointment of commission signed by B. Franklin. F. Purchased from F.G. Sweet, September 1939, $37.50. General physical description: D.S. 2p. | ||||
Balliet, Stephen, 1753-1821.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin [President of Pennsylvania] | 1787 Mar. | ALS, 3p. | ||
Observations on the Lehigh river; the advantages which would result to the city of Phila., the counties of Northumberland... from the navigation thereof... roads to the Suequehanah. General physical description: ALS, 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Order to David Rittenhouse to pay John Baird 45£ for his attendance in Council...and mileage; In Council, Philadelphia | 1787 April 12 | DS, 1p. | B F85.117 | |
Receipted by Jno. Baird. General physical description: DS, 1p. | ||||
Pennsylvania. Supreme Executive Council.
Deed to Daniel Hartung for a tract of land called "Daniels fancy" in Northumberland County | 1787 April 12 | DS, 1p. | LH-SB-OS | |
Presented by Morris Duane; December 28, 1962. General physical description: DS, 1p. Other Descriptive Information: Original call number. B F85.373 | ||||
Sybert, Sebastian.
Account with Benjamin Franklin | 1787 May 14-July 5. | D. 2p. | ||
Contains receipt written in Franklin's hand; July 7, 1787. Photostat obtained when the document was in the possession of Mr. Loeb, 1953. General physical description: D. 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Sir William] Herschel | 1787 May 18 | Photo.of ALS, 1p. | B F85.363 | |
Provenance: (from original in Biblioteca Estense of Modena, Codici e Mss Campori ,Busta 209) General physical description: Photo.of ALS, 1p. Other Descriptive Information: Presented by Antonio Pace; May 1961. | ||||
Pennsylvania. Supreme Executive Council.
Patent issued to Samuel Titmus for a tract of land called "the Folly" in Northumberland county; | 1787 May 21 | Photostat of D.S: B. Franklin (president) 1p. Seal. | LH-SB-OS | |
Accompanying this document is an enlargement of a survey of the tract, made by John Lukens, Feb.26,1787. Provenance: From the original owned by T. Kenneth Wood, Williamsport, Pa. General physical description: Photostat of D.S: B. Franklin (president) 1p. Seal. Other Descriptive Information: Original call number: B F85.238 | ||||
Pennsylvania. Supreme Executive Council.
Order to David Rittenhouse to pay Edward Burd for travelling expenses as judge of the Supreme court | 1787 June 13 | DS, 1p. | B F85.166 | |
Pennsylvania. Supreme Executive Council.
Patent issued to John McKee for tract of land called "Allegany Tract" in Westmoreland co | 1787 June 16 | DS, 1p. | LH-SB-OS | |
Inrolled in Patent book...June 18, 1787. General physical description: DS, 1p. Other Descriptive Information: Original call number. B F85.317 | ||||
Pennsylvania. Supreme Executive Council.
Deed for lot No. 1983 at 8th and Chestnut streets, to John Steinmetz | 1787 June 28 | PrDS, 1p. | LH-SB-OS | |
"Disposing of...lots...late of the estate of Joseph Galloway...forfeited to this Commonwealth." "Inrolled in the Rolls office... August 4, 1787." General physical description: PrDS, 1p. Other Descriptive Information: Original call number: B F85.95 | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Account with Christian Sybard [Seybert] | 1787 June 30-July 18 | title: Franklin Papers | B F85.352 | |
For hauling dirt. General physical description: title: Franklin Papers | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to D[avid] Hartley | [1787? ca.] June | Typed c. of L. 1p. | B F85.81 | |
Provenance: From original in possession of Stanley Neyhart. General physical description: Typed c. of L. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Petition by Ann Bell with notation by Franklin | 1787 August 20 | D.S. 2p. 8x13. | B F85.411 | |
Concerns bankruptcy commission of Clarkson, Hughes, Baynton, and Bacher in case of Joseph Page; Petition for same by Ann Bell; directed so by Franklin in appended note. General physical description: D.S. 2p. 8x13. Other Descriptive Information: (See. Franklin papers.) | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to the Secretary of Congress | 1787 August 21 | 1 page(s) | ||
Endorsing a "petition of John Rice in the case of Joseph Rice, a bankrupt." Other Descriptive Information: Accession M2011-08. Donated on September 13, 2011, by John Nichols Loeb in memory of his parents, Robert Frederick Loeb and Emily Guild Nichols Loeb. | ||||
Pennsylvania. Supreme Executive Council.
Order to David Rittenhouse to pay Samuel Hill £20.5 for services rendered | 1787 Sept. 2 | DS, 1p. | B F85.242 | |
Presented by Mrs. Arthur Bloch as a forgery from her husband's estate, July 1954. General physical description: DS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Order to David Rittenhouse to pay Samuel Hill £20.5sh for services in Council | 1787 Sept. 2 | DS Cy, 1p. | B F85.268 | |
Provenance: Presented by Mr. S.H. McVitty, March 1955. General physical description: DS Cy, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Order to David Rittenhouse to pay Silas Curtis; In Council, Philadelphia | 1787 Sept. 20 | Photostat of D.S. 1p.,end. by D.Rittenhouse. | B F85.340 | |
Pennsylvania. Supreme Executive Council.
Grant of land in Westmoreland County to John Beatman Webster.. | 1787 Sept. 29 | With this was a picture of B. Franklin by St. Aubin after Cochin. | B F85.94 | |
Pennsylvania. Supreme Executive Council.
Order to David Rittenhouse to pay David hanna £20.10 for services rendered | 1787 October 7 | DS, 2p. | B F85.243 | |
Presented by Mrs. Arthur Bloch as a forgary from her husband's estate, July 1954. General physical description: DS, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Gastano] Filangieri;phila | 1787 October 14 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.140 | |
Provenance: From Original in Archivo del Musec Civico Gaetano Filangieri, Naples. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Lea, Thomas.
Petition to Benjamin Franklin, president, Supreme Executive Council | 1787 Oct. 18 | ALS, 2p. Contains A.N.S. by B. Franklin to the Secretary of Council. | ||
Petition in the case of Peter January, a bankrupt. General physical description: ALS, 2p. Contains A.N.S. by B. Franklin to the Secretary of Council. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to M. de Chaumont; Philad | 1787 October 22 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.80 | |
Partly in French. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Thomas Short, Edinburgh | 1787 December 5 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.211 | |
On same sheet with letter from Theodotia Short to BF; Sept.13, 1787 Sends letter from Mrs. Theodosia Short about her family. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Description of the tapid bath made use of by his Excellency Benjamin Franklin, Governor of Pensylvania.. | 1787 December | Cy, 1p. and 2 illus. | B F85.124 | |
Provenance: From original in Robert R. Logan family papers, deposited 1949 at the Library Co. of Philadelphia. Permission required for reproduction. General physical description: Cy, 1p. and 2 illus. | ||||
Willing, Thomas, 1731-1821.
Petition on the part of Thomas Willing, as president of the Bank of Norht America, to Benjamin Franklin, President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania, against Joshua Pusey, a bankrupt.. | 1787 | DCy, 3 leaves | ||
Contains copy of portion of bankruptcy proceedings against Samuel Garrigues. General physical description: DCy, 3 leaves | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Charles Vaughan | 1788 February 12 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.332 | |
Settlement of Dr. Ingenhousz's account with John Williams. Comments on the Opposition to the Constitution - "America is too Enlightened to be enslav'd... the happiness of its People is less in canger from an Excess of Power in the Governors, than from the Defect of due Obedience... in the Governed. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to St. John Crevecoeur | 1788 February 16, 17 | Photostat, 2p. | B F85.89 | |
Portion dated Feb. 16 printed in Smyth, v.9, 636. The P.S. dated Feb. 17 comments on Fitch's steamboat and Mr. Rittenhouse's opinion of it. Provenance: From film in L.C. Original in volume of letters to St. John de Crèvecoeur owned by M. Louis St. John de Crèvecoeur, La Plagne, Moncesquiousur Lesse (Gers), France. General physical description: Photostat, 2p. | ||||
Phetty, Philip.
Petition to Benjamin Franklin, asking for a pardon so that he might emigrate "to the back Countrys" | 1788 Mar. 10 | DS, 4p. | ||
Not in Pennsylvania Archives of above date. With 34 signatures asking that the petition be acted upon favorably; end: "Read in Council June 4th 1788..." General physical description: DS, 4p. | ||||
Pennsylvania. Supreme Executive Council.
Patent issued to Matthias Dibler for tract of land in Dauphin co | 1788 March 13 | DS, parchment seal. | LH-SB-OS | |
General physical description: DS, parchment seal. Other Descriptive Information: Original call number B F85.292 | ||||
McCullough, David.
Petition to Benjamin Franklin and the Pennsylvania Supreme Executive Council | 1788 April 5 | 2 page(s) | OS | |
Petition in the case of Matthew Irwin, a bankrupt commissioned. Signed by McCullough and signed and annotated by Franklin. Provenance: M2015-24. Gift of Mai Duane Harper and James A. Harper, April 2016 | ||||
Craig, Thomas.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin, president, Supreme Executive Council | 1788 May 5 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Disputes the fact that he opposed the execution of a criminal named John Brown. General physical description: ALS, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Mr. Wilcke | 1788 May 7 | TCy, 1p. | B F85.240 | |
Sends Vol.1 and 2 of the Transactions of the APS. Presented by I.B. Cohen, March 1954. Provenance: From original in possession of the Royal Swedish academy of sciences. General physical description: TCy, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Secretary of Councils | 1788 May 13 | Photostat. 1p. | B F85.109 | |
Bartling, Christlieb, 1743-1825.
Petition to Benjamin Franklin and the Pennsylvania Supreme Executive Council | 1788 August 6 | 2 page(s) | ||
Petition in the case of Charles Cooper, to enjoin Cooper's property to pay off the debt. Approved by Franklin, annotated, and signed. Bartling was a merchant who was active in the German Society and in setting up the German school in Philaldelphia. Provenance: M2011-01. Gift of the estate of Robert L. McNeil, Jr., February 2011 | ||||
Pennsylvania. Supreme Executive Council.
Commission to Peter Stephen Du Ponceau as notary, tabellion and interpreter of foreign languages for the Commonwealth | 1788 August 20 | 1p. Seal | B F85.286 | |
Attached to this document are certifications to the fact that E. Dutilh and Co of Philadelphia have been appointed attorneys for Mr. Gaspard Solicoffre in a suit against Messrs. Zolikoffer and Messonnier of Baltimore; Feb. 28,1788, August 18,1788. French and English translation. 8p. General physical description: 1p. Seal | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Mr. [Robert] Aitken | 1789 January 17 | Letterpress Cy, 2p. | B F85.105 | |
Relative to Vol. 1 of A.P.S. Transactions. General physical description: Letterpress Cy, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Matthew Carey | 1789 February 9 | AL, 1p. | B F85.41 | |
Encloses Remarks on the Albany Plan which he may publish in the Museum, but not under Franklin's signature. The Remarks were published in Carey's American Museum, v.5, April 1739, p.368. General physical description: AL, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Catherine Ray] Greene | 1789 March 2 | Letterpress Cy, 2p. | B F85.59 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Jane Mecom] | 1789 April 27 | Photo., 1p. | B F85.434 | |
Concern about reliability of post, health and finances of Mecom. Mentions C. Greene. 1. Greene, Catharine Ray, 1731-1794. 2. Postal service - U.S. I. BF chron. II. [Mecom, Jane], 1712-1793. General physical description: Photo., 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Will, July 17, 1788; [and] Codicil | 1789 June 23 | D.S. 11p. | B F85.212 | |
most of which carry signature of B. Franklin on bottom marginal [in red leather slip case] Transferred to custody of APS from Philadelphia Register of wills, by decres of Orphans' Court, June 9, 1953; of. General physical description: D.S. 11p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to unidentified recipient | 1789 October 23 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.146 | |
Relative to settlement on bond entered into with Mr. Grace in 1748. (The letter may be Written to Thomas Franklin, Phila. merchant; see letters in Franklin Papers) General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
to Sarah (Sally) Hallowell Vaughan. Death of Benjamin Franklin. | 1790 April 20 and 23. | |||
Samuel Fuer Vaughan corresponds with his wife, Sarah Vaughan, to describe Benjamin Franklin's state of mind and condition shortly before his death. "He squeezed my hand, his eyes remarkably bright and piercing..." Provenance: Purchased from George B. Vaughan in 1990. | ||||
Wistar, B.
to Catharine Wistar | 1790 Aug. 10 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
[Epitaph, in German] | ca. 1793-1794 | D. 1p. | B F85.190 | |
Not same translation as used in the 1780 Dresden edition, nor the 1794 and 1802 Weimar editions of the Works. General physical description: D. 1p. | ||||
Wistar, Caspar.
to Catharine Bache | [1797] | |||
Wistar, Caspar.
to Catharine Bache | 1815 Mar. 18 | |||
n.d. | Photostat, 3p. | B F85.24h | ||
"A discussion of that interesting question whether if the United States should be compelled to choose its side in ye present European contest, on which side its interest would require it should engage? To which is added, some impartial thoughts upon the rights of neutrals and the history of the conduct of belligerents on this subject. Notes by B.F." All in B. Vaughan's hand. Consists of answers (?) to nine questions. General physical description: Photostat, 3p. | ||||
Graphic chart showing the Eighteenth Century events, with special reference to Benjamin Franklin | D. 1p. 12-1/2x21. | B F85.x4 | ||
General physical description: D. 1p. 12-1/2x21. Other Descriptive Information: (see Franklin pamphlets, no.4.) | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Epitaph | n.d. | Photostat 2p. | B F85.409 b | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
The Character of Charles the 12th of Sweeden | n.d. | Photocopy, 1p. | B F85.422 | |
Provenance: From originals in the Julia Rush Biddle Henry Coll., Rosenbach Foundation General physical description: Photocopy, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
[Shorthand notes] | n.d. | D. 2p. | B F85.257 | |
May be handwriting of William or William Temple Franklin General physical description: D. 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Cupid and Zephyr. On the breaking of the seventh commandment and wind | n.d. | D. 56p. | B F85.342 | |
Contains copies of letters: Franklin to a young man; June 25,1743; and, Franklin to the Royal Society of Brussels. General physical description: D. 56p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Drawings of the Franklin [electrical?] machine, presented by Franklin to Capt. [Isaac] All | n.d. | Photo, 7 leaves | B F85.360 | |
Minutes of Committe on Library;Oct. 17 and Dec.12, 1957. Presented by Charles T. Henry; Nov. 1960. General physical description: Photo, 7 leaves | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Epitaph | n.d. | AMs. 1p. | B F85.192 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Marginalia in Affaires de l'Angleterre et de l'Amerique; Nos. 36 and 38 | n.d. | Photocopy of D. 11 leaves. | B F85.389 | |
In French. Presented by owner: Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Mills Library; March 1971. General physical description: Photocopy of D. 11 leaves. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Moyens pour d'un grand Empire en faireun petit | n.d. | Photocopy of D. 14p. | B F85.388 | |
In French. Photocopy copy presented by owner, Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Mills Library; March 1971. General physical description: Photocopy of D. 14p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Observations sur l'origine de la Guerre Civile des Colonies Américaines | n.d. | Photocopy of D. 19p. | B F85.387 | |
In French. Presented by owner, Eleutherian Mills, Hagley Library; March 1971. General physical description: Photocopy of D. 19p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to unidentified recipient | June 15. | A.N. in 3d P. Card. | B F85.7-27 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Matthew] Boulton | n.d. (Friday) | Photostat of L. in 3d P. 1p. | B F85.182 | |
Wishes to consult with Mr. Boulton about a copying press and writing desk. Provenance: From original in Assay office, Birmingham, England. General physical description: Photostat of L. in 3d P. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Matthew] Bolton (sic) | n.d. (Monday) | Photostat of A.L. in 3d P. 1p. | B F85.183 | |
Invitation to dinner. Mentions Abbé Morellet. Provenance: From original in Assay office, Birmingham, England. General physical description: Photostat of A.L. in 3d P. 1p. | ||||
Rivington, James, 1724-1802.
Letter to W[illiam] Bradford | n.d. | ALS, 2p. | B F85.350 | |
Wishes to forward books for sale in Pennsylvania. Names authors and terms which he says would be advantageous to each. General physical description: ALS, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Mme Helvetius ?] | n.d. | LS, 2p. | B F85.320 | |
In French. Accepts an invitation for himself and grandson for a visit on Sunday. General physical description: LS, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Mary Stevenson] Hewson | n.d. | Fragment of an A.L | B F85.7-29 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Mary [Stevenson] | Friday Morng. | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-24 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Mary Stevenson?] | Friday, 2 P.M. | A.L.Signed with initials. 1p. | B F85.7-26 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Mary Stevenson] | Wednesday morning. | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-25 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Mary Stevenson | Wednesday P.M. | ALS, 1p. (About some of her translations) | B F85.7-23 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to William Stille: | Sunday. October 1 1786 | ALS, 1p. Mutilated. | B F85.316 | |
In re western wall of house next to Mr. Stille's property. General physical description: ALS, 1p. Mutilated. | ||||
Franklin, Deborah Read Rogers, 1708-1774.
Letter to "My Very good friend" | n.d. | Photostat, 1p. | B F85x | |
United States. Continental Congress. Board of War and Ordnance.
Deposition in re Major Peter Colombe | n.d. | ADS | B F85.156 | |
Certified by Franklin General physical description: ADS | ||||
Nouveau quartier de reduction, invented by Pierre Le Balleur, professor of mathematics. | undated | map-case Oversize black case | ||
Gift of copperplate print given to Benjamin Franklin by Pierre Le Balleur, inventor of a new area of reduction for piloting and navigation where the parallel and the scale of increasing and decreasing latitudes is no longer necessary. Engraved by M. Patron. Benjamin Franklin presented the print to APS on January 4, 1788. See APS Minutes for 1788. | ||||
Plan de la machine hydraulique de Bertin a Chatou. | undated | map-case Extra Oversize LH-SB-XOS case. | ||
Background note: Drawing of hydraulic system at Chatou given to Benjamin Franklin by Henri L. Bertin following a visit to the estate in May 1778. John Adams notes in his diary on May 26, Tuesday. 1778: Dined at Mr. Bertins the Secretary of State at his Seat in the Country. Dr. F. (Franklin), his G. Son (William Temple Franklin) and I rode with Mm. Bertin, the Niece of the Minister....The Gardens, Walks and Water Works of Mr. Bertin are very magnificent. He is a Batchelor. His House and Gardens are situated upon the River Seine. ...His Water Works are very curious. 4 Pumps, going by Means of two Horses. The Mechanism is simple and ingenious. The Horses go round as in a Mill. The four Pumps empty themselves into a square Pond which contains an Acre. From this Pond the Water flows through Pipes down to every Part of the Garden." Henri Bertin (1720-1792) was the minister of state for Louis XV and Louis XVI.He acquired the land at Chatou in 1762 and retired there in 1781. Over two decades he carried out agricultural experiments and built a country house, nymphaeum and garden. A manuscript color drawing of the hydraulic water system at Henri L. Bertin's estate in Chatou, France; built between 1774-1777. The drawing depicts a horse driven machine that moved poles attached to pistons up and down through elliptical wheels. Each wheel traveled the half circumference of an ellipse, ascending and descending, and during its entire revolution, the piston lifts and distributes the water twice. Each ellipse is the union of four inclined and curvilinear planes revolving around a fixed point.The system makes pumps work to raise water from a reservoir approximately 150 feet distant. Bernard Forest Belidor describes the hydraulic system in Architecture Hydraulique and cites Samuel Morland's 1685 invention of an elliptical machine. (Title written on back of drawing incorrectly spelled Henri Bertin's name 'Bartin'.) Provenance: Gift of Benjamin Franklin to the American Philosophical Society. Related material: See also: Architecture Hydraulique by Bernard F. Belidor (627.B41a See also: Correspondence from Benjamin Franklin to _______. 1778 July 2, Passy, France. (Ms. BF85.misc) (old number: BF85.119). Franklin thanks person for the plan of the hydraulic system at Chatou. (The person is most likely Henri Bertin whos estate Franklin, William Temple Franklin and John Adams visited in May of 1778) See also: Diaries of John Adams, Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts. Other Descriptive Information: The architect or drafts person did not sign the drawing. In 1774, Henri Leonard Bertin commissioned Jacques G. Soufflot, architect of the Pantheon in Paris, to design a nymphaeum for his garden to provide a compensation pool for the irrigation water pipes and solve his run-off problem. Soufflot was inspired by the ruins at Herculaneum and designed the nymphaeum (a cave or grotto) to have a shell shaped ceiling in the center vault, which also sheltered a nymph statue representing Madame de Pompadour. It is decorated with stones, shells, and slag. It collects underground water in descending steps from over 1 mile away and from springs on the side of the riverbanks which fill a half-moon pond that has water-jets. There are underground tunnels and ingeniously arranged lateral staircases to mask the hydraulic works and underground canals on the property. The numphaeum still stands on what was Bertin's estate in Chatou, France facing the Seine River and has been designated an historical monument. | ||||
Plan for an ice boat. | undated | map-case Oversize black case LH-SB-Black case OS | ||
Background note: Gift of Benjamin Franklin to APS 1788 January 4 (See APS Minutes) Other Descriptive Information: Original call number: 623.8 P69. Changed to Mss.Ms.BF85.misc. | ||||
Mss.B.F85.f6.numeral Benjamin Franklin Account Books | 1730-1874 | 33 volumes | ||
Thirty-three complete volumes portraying Franklin's business and personal concerns as well as his work with the Post Office in Philadelphia. These volumes also include a partial account of Franklin's estate and records maintained by Deborah Read Franklin and William Temple Franklin. General physical description: 33 volumes | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Account of Expences of my Voyage to England | 1757-1761 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.1 | |
This volume contains the records of Franklin's expenditures in going to England in 1757 as well as his expenses while living in London. Some receipts are included herein as are some entries for bills of exchange received. Even more, there are entries for receipt of funds from Speaker Isaac Norris, of Philadelphia, which Franklin invested in government stocks and annuities, etc. This was printed by G. S. Eddy, "Account Book of Benjamin Franklin kept by him during his First Mission to England as Provincial Agent 1757-1762," Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, volume LV (1931), 97-133. General physical description: 1 vol. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Receipt Book | 1742-1764 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.2 | |
This is a typical receipt book for payments made to various persons for generally unnamed services or materials. Either Franklin, his wife, or the person receiving payment, wrote that he had received so much money on a given date, and signed the entry. The Papers of Benjamin Franklin, volume II, 351-352. The last eight pages contain a record of Franklin's income from his business partner, David Hall. Included in the entries is income of money and occasionally the value of books received in lieu of money. General physical description: 1 vol. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Journal | 1764-1774 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.3 | |
"The Journal of Benjamin Franklin after his leaving Philadelphia Nov[embe]r. 7. 1764 and during his Residence in London" is a chronological listing of expenses and receipts. This "Journal" is to be used in conjunction with "Ledger; l764?1776, for they were "put in order" by Jonathan Williams, Jr., Franklin's grandnephew and Franklin, kept both volumes thereafter. General physical description: 1 vol. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Account of Money, received from the Commissioners of the United States for their Use; Paris. | 1777 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.4 | |
This volume of 47 pages was kept by William Temple Franklin, grandson of Benjamin Franklin, and parts were audited periodically by Benjamin Franklin and John Adams, who signed the pages audited. Entries are for expenditures such as laundry; shoe buckles; "Wheel Wright for Work done for Mr. Deane;" wages for servants; "Nine hundred Glass Bottles for the Burgundy Wine;" blacksmith work; "Dinner for some Americans at Versailles when Mr. Adams was presented to the King;" etc. General physical description: 1 vol. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Franklin, Deborah Read Rogers, 1708-1774.
Ledger A and B | 1730-1740 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.5 | |
This is the earliest known surviving Franklin account book. It was kept by Franklin and his wife, Deborah, and very few entries are in other hands. Paper was expensive and ruled books were especially dear: therefore, Franklin used the last half of this volume for Ledger B. "Leidger A" (Journal) is the front half of the book and the entries are records of sales, purchases, printing expenses, bills, etc., under the date of the transaction, and then they were posted under the name of the customer in "Leidger B" (Ledger). Beginning with page 169 the Ledger entries follow, recording individual customers' accounts. There is an eight page index which precedes this Ledger and Franklin, by November 1736 had used all of the pages in the back of the book, so he then used the blank pages between the Journal and the Ledger, and numbered the pages from front to back. Franklin noted that he had cancelled all of the accounts by March 5, 1757, that were either "settled or not like to be recovered." Some of these were "Carried to Ledger E." General physical description: 1 vol. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Ledger D | 1739-1748 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.6 | |
This large (ca. 400 page) volume contains entries for credit sales but few payments, for legal forms, paper, ink, quills, etc., much like Ledgers A and B. Also, it contains records of dealings with many public officials of Philadelphia and the governors of Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. General physical description: 1 vol. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Memorandum book | 1757-1776 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.7 | |
This volume was kept by Deborah Franklin to record her expenditures while Franklin was overseas. After his return in 1762 Franklin kept the entries in this volume. He listed, generally, his major transactions and did not include his petty cash payments. She listed everything she could recall spending. General physical description: 1 vol. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Post office book | 1748-1752 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.8 | |
"Post Office Book, 1748, May 25" This volume of 372 pages records receipt and dispatch of all mail in the Philadelphia Post Office between May 25, 1748 and July 23, 1752. Deliveries into the Post Office from out of town were listed, letter by letter, by the names of the addressees, weight and amount due, paid or free. Outgoing mail was simply listed by number of sheets and weight, not by individual letters. General physical description: 1 vol. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Account book, Franklin and Hall | 1752-1766 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.9 | |
This volume contains four separate lists pertaining, to David Hall's management of the Franklin & Hall partnership. Three of these lists are of cash payment for publishing and the fourth is an inventory of Franklin's shop at the commencement of the partnership. 1.) Record of Money received by Hall for advertisements In the Gazette [Jan. 26, 1748-Jan. 17, 1766]. 2.) Record of advertisements, blanks, &c. , printed for ready cash [Jan. 26, 1748]-Jan. 28, 1766. 3.) Accounts of Money received by David Hall for printing work... commencing Jan[ua]ry. 21st. 1748. 4.) Invoice of Books &c. left in my Hands by Mr. Franklin, taken January 23d. 1748. General physical description: 1 vol. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Account of Administration of Benjamin Franklin's Property in Philadelphia, by his great grandson Dr. Franklin Bache, and his great great grandson Dr. Thomas Hewson Bache | 1820-1874 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.10 | |
This large, thick volume of ca. 400 pages contains entries of rents from tenants of the houses which Franklin built facing Market Street in Philadelphia; interests on mortgages; repairs to houses; payments to heirs; etc. General physical description: 1 vol. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Post Office Leidger No. 1 | 1737-1742 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.11a | |
This volume of less than 100 pages is an index of names under their initial letter and dated entries following each name showing charges and payments received. The unpaid accounts were "Carry'd to New Ledger." - Ledger No. 2. General physical description: 1 vol. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Philadelphia [Post Office Ledger, No.2] | 1742-1753 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.11b | |
The balances due Franklin from unpaid postage in "Leidger No. 1" are entered here and many people owed Franklin money. Some of the accounts are marked "Paid" and some have a line drawn through them, possibly indicating "Paid." Such outstanding entries due Franklin were entered in "Ledger E." This Post Office Ledger, No. 2, is a large ledger of ca. 325 pages. General physical description: 1 vol. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Philadelphia Post Office Record Book No. 3 | 1743 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.11c | |
"Post Office Accounts drawn out Nov. 1743" is a small volume of ca. 50 pages. It contains a list of names with amounts due with notes as to letters delivered, paid, etc. The names are abstracted from Post Office Ledger, No. 2. General physical description: 1 vol. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Post office account book, wrapped in vellum | 1748 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.12 | |
"Post Office Accounts" May 18, 1748, is the continuation of the above ledger. It contains 68 pages. General physical description: 1 vol. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Post office book | March 30, 1757-October 1764 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.13 | |
Franklin, in 1757, appointed his wife's nephew-in-law, William Dunlap, to succeed William Franklin as the Philadelphia postmaster. This volume of ca. 90 written pages lists the letters received at the post office and may well supply a fair picture of the colonial postal system with Philadelphia as a focal point. General physical description: 1 vol. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Post office book, (list of names) | [ca.1741] | 1 vol. | B F85f6.14 | |
"List of Letters in the Post Office," lists unclaimed letters which were, most probably, the dead letters found in any post office. This volume is ca. 50 pages. General physical description: 1 vol. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Franklin, Deborah Read Rogers, 1708-1774.
Shop book | 1737-1739 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.15 | |
This volume contains the same kind of entries as "Leidger A" (Journal) and most of the entries herein were made by Deborah Franklin. Since these entries overlap with those in "Leidger A" (Journal), it is sensible to assume that the entries were made in whichever volume proved more convenient at the time, with Franklin more likely to use the Journal and his wife the Shop Book. Most entries appear under date of transaction. From the Shop Book and "Leidgers A & B" a good picture of Franklin's business activities emerges. His printing ventures, goods sold over the counter in the shop and items for his business use or resale give an insight to the struggles to get ahead in the world, for he sold everything from ink and quills to printed legal forms and books. General physical description: 1 vol. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Bank deposit book with Smith, Wright, and Gray, Bankers, London | 1734-1774 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.16 | |
This volume contains Franklin's account with the London banking firm of Smith, Wright & Gray. It is a small volume which lists his deposits, withdrawals and drafts during his second mission to England as agent for Pennsylvania. General physical description: 1 vol. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Ledger | 1764-1775 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.17 | |
"The Ledger of Benjamin Franklin containing Accounts of such Transactions only as have pass'd since his leaving Philadelphia Nov[embe]r 7. 1764 and during his Residence in London" is a volume of 71 facing pages of debit and credit entries with individuals or businesses, etc., and contain the date, a brief description of the transaction, and the amounts of each. This "Ledger" is to be used in conjunction with the "Journal; 1764-1776," for they were "put in order" by Jonathan Williams, Jr., Franklin's grandnephew and Franklin kept both volumes thereafter. General physical description: 1 vol. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Cash book | 1772-1778 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.18 | |
This is a cash book, with a title page: A Petty Cash-Book, (Properly Ruled, Titled, and interleaved with blotting Paper) for Compact Accounts, or Minutes, of Receipts and Payments of Money, for Housekeeping, Pocket-Expences, or Any other Family or Personal Concerns, which require A small and cheap Book: To which are prefixed Necessary Explanations and Directions for such Persons as are not conversant in Accounts. London: n.d. Franklin entered herein freight of books from Edinburgh, charcoal, frame-maker, coach hire, letter, telescopes, messengers, "To a poor Artist who offer'd some Machines which he thought useful to America," etc. on the credit side and the debits are listed as "Cash in hand," Received on Saturday...," "'Rec'd of V. T. Franklin the Ballace of the Money furnish'd by Mr. Adams for the Expence of his Journey to Dieppe for which I am Dt to Congress," etc. General physical description: 1 vol. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Waste Book. Account of Money Transactions, Receipts and Disbursements In France | December 3, 1776-March 10, 1779. | 1 vol. | B F85f6.19 | |
This small volume of 11 pages was kept by Benjamin Franklin and his grandson and secretary, William Temple Franklin. The old gentleman listed his expanses from landing in France to his arrival in Paris; money sent to his friend, Samuel Vaughan, of London; carriage rentals; advances to "a German Officer to help him on to one of the sea Ports;" "laundry;" "cleaning the Rooms;" etc. General physical description: 1 vol. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Account of Money received from the Commissioners of the United States for their use | 1777 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.20 | |
This volume was kept by someone other than William Temple Franklin, although some entries are in his hand and he examined it, Sept. 14, 1778 and wrote: "Delivered a Copy of the Above Accounts to Mr. J. Adams this Day to be examined and settled." Adams, B. Franklin and Silas Deane's accounts for wine, "Coffee House for Letters, &c," servants wages, blacksmiths, "expenses when at Versailles," laundry, etc. General physical description: 1 vol. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Account of family expenses | 1779 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.21 | |
This vellum bound volume, which contains ca.30 pages of writing, was kept by William Temple Franklin for his grandfather, Benjamin Franklin, while they were in France. Benjamin Franklin examined it occasionally and signed it as being correct. These are purely personal expenditures for laundry, dinners, stationery, servants wages, "Paid for Musick (being the Day the Declaration of American Independence was celebrated)" pocket umbrella, books, cords of wood, etc. This is a copy, in part, of No. 22. It is not the account book containing Benjamin Franklin's signature, but his signature is copied on the correct pages. General physical description: 1 vol. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Account of family expenses | 1779 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.22 | |
This vellum bound "Account of Monies received from Benjamin Franklin Esquire (for the purpose of paying the Family Expenses) of ca.55 pages was kept by William Temple Franklin. The expenses included tavern accounts, books, coachmens wages, servants wages, stationers accounts, etc. General physical description: 1 vol. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Account book | 1782 | 1 vol. (on floor C) | B F85 f6.23 | |
This list is arranged by date of receipt and the entries are arranged by the line on the page (there are 12 numbered double pages); number; where drawn; date drawn; term; tenor; in whose favor; dollars; livres; by whom drawn; by whom countersigned; check letters; whan accepted; and by whom presented. Most of these bills were drawn by Francis Hopkinson and John Adams. This volume was kept by the Franklins when in France. General physical description: 1 vol. (on floor C) | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Account book | 1782 | 1 vol. (on floor C) | B F85 f6.24 | |
Ledger containing a list of loan office bills. This list is arranged by date of receipt and the entries are arranged by the line on the cage (there are 67 numbered double pages); number; where drawn; date drawn; term; tenor; in whose favor; dollars; livres; by whom drawn; by whom countersigned; check letters; when accepted; and by whom presented. Most of these bills were drawn by Michael Hillegas and Francis Hopkinson. This ledger was kept by the Franklins when in France. General physical description: 1 vol. (on floor C) | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Wastebook | 1785-1787 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.25 | |
This volume was kept by Benjamin Franklin and there is a small notice, in his hand, pasted to a page: "B.F.s Private Acc[oun]ts." It consists of 18 pages recording payment of taxes, purchase of stockings, hats, bookcases, thermometer, hams, etc., servants wages, etc. Franklin's French expenses are on the first two pages under dates of December 1776-April 1777. At the end of the volume is an index and several pages of accounts with the Congress, William Temple Franklin, Caffieri, etc. General physical description: 1 vol. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Receipt book of Sarah Read (Franklin?s mother-in-law) | 1714-1746 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.26 | |
The book of ca. 25 pages contains the occasional receipts written and signed in different hands, acknowledging receipt of funds from Mrs. Read. Benjamin Franklin signed one such receipt. General physical description: 1 vol. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Ledger book of Peter Franklin | 1743-1762 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.27 | |
This volume consists of 137 numbered double pages (debit and credit sides) of sales from 1741 to 1761. Peter Franklin entered sales from a general store, with certain extraordinary items sold: fish, beeswax, onions, "Delph" plates, black beads, fans, shoe buckles, fabrics, tea, nails, wood, planks, etc., to different people, among whom are names such as Governor Ward, John Banister, John Mecom, Sarah Gould "of the Vinyard," Ephraim Brown, John Franklin, etc. General physical description: 1 vol. | ||||
Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823.
Account book | 1786 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.28 | |
"Advances, on Account of the Sum Stipulated to be furnish'd, in his Agreement with Mr. W[illia]m. Pyne;" February 27-November 16, 1786. This vellum bound volume of ca.100 leaves, of which 8 contain writing, consists of the account of the tenant who farmed W.T.Franklin's "Farm in the Jersies," listing payments to Pyne and payments made by Franklin for ploughing;, seeds, horse, smith work, farming implements, etc. General physical description: 1 vol. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Account book, family | 1786 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.29 | |
"William T. Franklin's Advances for the Family. - being on Account of the Sum stipulated to be furnish'd in his Agreement with Mr. Pyne;" March 23, l786-Nov. 27, 1786. This vellum bound volume of ca.100 leaves, of which 10 contain; writing, consists of entries of barrel of pork; killing a calf; candles; soap; mustard; china; coffee pot; tea kettle; buckets; cheese; salt; etc., for use on W.T.Franklin's farm by the tenant family. General physical description: 1 vol. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Post office book, letters received | 1767-1768 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.30 | |
These printed forms were filled in in manuscript and list the letters received from other colonial post offices or from ships in the Philadelphia Post Office by Postmaster Thomas Foxcroft. General physical description: 1 vol. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Post office book, letters sent | 1764-1767 | 1 vol. | B F85f6.31 | |
This is not, strictly speaking, a volume of accounts. It consists of a series of loose printed sheets, filled in in manuscript, under the headings of: Date of the Bills sent; To what Office the Letters were sent; Number of unpaid Letters, Single, Double, Treble, Pacquet, Sums unpaid, Dwt., Gr.; Number of paid Letters [broken down as the unpaid letters above]; Free Letters, Single, Double, Treble, Pacquet. General physical description: 1 vol. Access digital object: | ||||
Mss.B.F85.h Benjamin Franklin Estate Records | 1788-1797 | 31 items | ||
Two account books kept by Henry Hill (1732-1798), one of Franklin's executors and miscellaneous related material. Included are copies of Franklin's will, an inventory of the estate (copy), letters relating to claims on the estate, and recordings of receipts and disbursements made. The miscellaneous items include an interesting account with Robert Bass, Franklin's druggist, and a listing of medicine and surgery books belonging to Franklin. General physical description: 31 items | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Bound Volume 1: Letterbook | 1788 July 17-1798 Jan. 28 | B F85h.1 | ||
Includes copy of will and codicils, an estate inventory, correspondence relating to decedents, information on heirs, and some accounts. | ||||
Franklin Estate Inventory | ||||
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Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Bound Volume 2: Receipt book | 1790 April 29-1791 December 23 | B F85h.2 | ||
Records expenditures by Henry Hill and other executors on behalf of the Franklin estate | ||||
Pennsylvania Hospital (Philadelphia, Pa.).
Extract of minutes | 1790 July 13 | folder 1 | ||
Hill, Henry, 1732-1798.
to Nathan Jones | 1798 January 28 | folder 1 | ||
Rogers, John.
to Executors of B. Franklin | 1791 July 10 | folder 1 | ||
List of Bonds, etc., of B. Franklin by Richard Bache | 1790 May 12 | folder 2 | ||
Estate of Benjamin Franklin with Thomas Seddon, et.al | 1790 April 29-1791 June 11 | folder 2 | ||
Estate of Benjamin Franklin with Thomas Seddon, et.al | 1790 April 29-1791 Dec. 23 | folder 2 | ||
Estate of Benjamin Franklin with Thomas Seddon, et.al | 1790 April 29-[1792] May 15 | folder 2 | ||
Estate of Benjamin Franklin with E. Mecom | 1791 June 29 - Dec. 23 | folder 2 | ||
Estate of Benjamin Franklin. Statement | 1790 May-1791 Sept. 15 | folder 2 | ||
Calculations for payment of 2,000 | 1790 Oct. 18 | folder 2 | ||
Corkrin, James.
Statement to Henry Hill | 1796 Sept. 18,22 | folder 2 | ||
Hovey, Ebenezer.
to H. Hill | n.d. | folder 2 | ||
Rects. Accts. of the Estate of Benjamin Franklin | 7p. | folder 3 | ||
including title page General physical description: 7p. | ||||
Febiger, Christian, 1746-1796.
Certification that Henry Hill received sums for B. Franklin's account | 1791 Sept. 22 | folder 3 | ||
B. F. Bache account with Executors of the Estate of Benjamin Franklin | 1797 July 24-1793 August 4 | folder 3 | ||
Hill, Henry, 1732-1798.
Account with B.F.Bache | 1797 April 1-1793 February 4 | folder 3 | ||
Miles, Samuel, 1740-1805.
to Executors of the Estate of Benjamin Franklin | 1790 July 20 | folder 3 | ||
Griffith, John, et al.
Affidavit.. | 1791 April 30 | folder 3 | ||
Philadelphia Common Council.
Extract from the Minutes | 1790 July 12 | folder 3 | ||
Greene, Elihu.
affidavit.. | 1790 July 3 | folder 3 | ||
Carlile, John.
to Andrew Dexter | 1791 June 21 | folder 3 | ||
Estate of Benjamin Franklin.
Account with Robert Bass | 1791 April 15 | folder 3 | ||
Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823.
to Benjamin Franklin Bache | 1797 April 8 | folder 4 | ||
Extract | ||||
Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823.
to Henry Hill | 1790 Oct. 28 | folder 4 | ||
6pp. considered | ||||
Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823.
Observations on letter of Jonathan Williams | 1790 Oct. 24 | folder 4 | ||
Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823.
to Jonathan Williams | 1790 Oct. 23 | folder 4 | ||
with J.Williams to W.T. Franklin 24 Oct.1790 on same leaf | ||||
Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823.
Receipt for books and manuscripts | 1790 Oct. 28 | folder 4 | ||
Copy | ||||
Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823.
Statement of Medical and Surgery books in B. F's Library | 1790 Nov. 2 | folder 4 | ||
List of Medicine and Surgery books in Franklin's Library | folder 4 | |||
Abercairny Collection Kames Letters | 1760-1837 | |||
Benjamin Franklin to Lord Kames | 1760 May 3 | |||
Henry Homes, Lord Kames | ||||
Benjamin Franklin to Lord Kames | 1760 September 27 | |||
Henry Homes, Lord Kames. | ||||
Benjamin Franklin to Sir Alexander Dick | 1761 October 21 | |||
Henry Homes, Lord Kames | ||||
Benjamin Franklin to Lord Kames | 1762 January 27, February 11 | |||
Henry Home, Lord Kames. | ||||
Benjamin Franklin to Lord Kames | 1762 August 17 | |||
Henry Homes, Lord Kames | ||||
Benjamin Franklin to Lord Kames | 1765 June 2 | |||
Henry Homes, Lord Kames | ||||
Benjamin Franklin to Lord Kames | 1767 February 25 | |||
Henry Homes, Lord Kames | ||||
Benjamin Franklin to Lord Kames | 1767 April 11 | |||
Henry Homes, Lord Kames | ||||
Benjamin Franklin to Lord Kames | 1768 February 28 | |||
Henry Homes, Lord Kames | ||||
Benjamin Franklin to Lord Kames | 1769 January 1, 16 | |||
Henry Homes, Lord Kames | ||||
Benjamin Franklin to Lord Kames | 1769 February 21 | |||
Henry Homes, Lord Kames | ||||
Benjamin Franklin to Mrs. Drummond | 1772 January 11 | |||
Benjamin Franklin to Lord Kames | 1760 January 3 | |||
Henry Homes, Lord Kames | ||||
Benjamin Franklin to Lord Kames | 1775 March 14 | |||
Henry Homes, Lord Kames | ||||
Charles Lowell to ? | 1837 September 13 | |||
Mss.B.F85.b Benjamin Franklin - Jonathan Williams Collection | 1763-1776 | Mss.B F85.b | ||
Related material: Jonathan Williams Papers. B W6765 | ||||
William Franklin to Jonathan Williams, Sr. | 1763 April 7 | |||
"Acknowledges receipt of letter of congratulation (Gov. of N.J.); uncertain as to whether he shall 'fix' at Burlington or Amboy." Access digital object: | ||||
Benjamin Franklin to Jonathan Williams, Sr. | 1764 February 24 | |||
"Sending box on board the Sloop William, Capt. Ephraim Jones, containing portmantle and mail-pillon belonging to Mr. Bernard, son of governor of Mass.; parcel for sister Mecom, books on inoculation. Just before leaving London sat for portrait (Mason Chamberlin?), is sending dozen prints of it to be distributed among friends in Boston. Wants 10 vols. of Boyle's dictionary sent to him. Lists persons to whom prints are to be given." Access digital object: | ||||
Benjamin Franklin to Jonathan Williams, Sr. | 1766 April 28 | |||
In receipt of kind favors, but found it impossible to do as he (J.W.) wishes because of no vacancy. Congratulates him on repeal of Stamp act; time taken up with general affairs of America and particular one of province. Has not forgotten armonica for Cousin Josiah; unable to procure one but hopes waiting will prove no disadvantage. Sister Mecom speaks of kindness in late troubles. Recommends bearer. Mr. Sears, to his acquaintance..." Access digital object: | ||||
Benjamin Franklin to Jonathan Williams, Jr. | 1773 July 7 | |||
"Rejoices that business is going so prosperously and that J.W., jr. keeps in touch with Mrs. Warren. Henry (Walker) unfit for him; hopes he (Henry) will do better in other business; would be glad to help Jonathan's father in commission way; delivered letter to Miss Barnwell; thinks it unlikely that East India ships come to America. Remembrances from Mrs. Stevenson, Mr. and Mrs. Hewson, Miss Dolly Blount. Enquire after McCowan." Access digital object: | ||||
Benjamin Franklin to Jonathan Williams, Sr. | 1770 June 6 | |||
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Benjamin Franklin to Jonathan Williams, Sr. | 1771 March 5 | |||
"Two new lottery tickets had same success as before. Josiah under tuition of Mr. Stanley; his (Josiah's) thirst for music being satiated by going to concerts, etc. Jonathan has turn for business and accounts; puts Franklin's in order; has proposal from uncle to go to East India; had ordered cargo of books for cousin Wood's shop with expectation of paying ready money; bill protested, necessity of asking credit. Franklin willing to lend and glad to accommodate provided money is replaced in 6 months. Hopes J.W. has been able to rent house at former rent; continue to advance sister same amount." Access digital object: | ||||
Bills of exchange. Ms. Notes. | 1779-1780 | |||
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Mss.B.F85.br Mme Brillon Collection | 1778-1788 | 19 items | ||
Background note: A neighbor of Benjamin Franklin's when he lived at Passy, the French harpsichordist and composer Anne Louise Brillon became an intimate friend. Franklin attended the salon run by Mme Brillon and corresponded with her regularly when they were apart. Her best known composition, "Marche des Insurgents," celebrated the American victory over the British at Saratoga in 1777. Correspondence written by Benjamin Franklin to his French confidante, Anne Louise Boyvin d'Hardancourt Brillon de Jouy. General physical description: 19 items | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Mme. d'Hardancourt Brillon] | 1778 March 10 | AL, 2p. | B F85,br | |
French translation, 3p. For copy in French, see Franklin Papers, vol.43, no. 19-1/2. General physical description: AL, 2p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Mme. d'Hardancourt Brillon] | [ca.1778] May 10 | A.L. 2p. In French. | B F85.br | |
See Franklin Papers, vol. 46, no.43; Smyth, X, 411f. General physical description: A.L. 2p. In French. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Mme.d'Hardancourt Brillon] | [ca.1778] July 27 | A.L. 3p. | B F85.br | |
----French translation in another's hand. 4p. For copy, see Franklin Papers, vol.46, no.47. General physical description: A.L. 3p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Mme. d'Hardancourt Brillon] | [ca.1778] | A.L. 2p. In French. 9x7 Enc. wanting. | B F85.br | |
For copy, see Franklin Papers, vol.43, no.87 and 87-1/2. General physical description: A.L. 2p. In French. 9x7 Enc. wanting. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Mme. d'Hardancourt Brillon] | [ca. 1779? May] | A.L. 2p. In French. 8-1/2x6-1/2. | B F85.br | |
Accepts her proposal to become her father. General physical description: A.L. 2p. In French. 8-1/2x6-1/2. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Mme. d'Hardancourt Brillon] | 1780 July 10 | A.L. 1p. In French. | B F85.br | |
Inquires after her health. Suggests exercise. General physical description: A.L. 1p. In French. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Mme. d'Hardancourt Brillon] | 1780 Nov. 17 | A.L. 2p. In French. Enc. wanting. | B F85.br | |
For copy, see Franklin Papers, vol. 46, no.44, enc. wanting. General physical description: A.L. 2p. In French. Enc. wanting. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Mme. d'Hardancourt Brillon] | 1780 Nov. 23 | A.L. 3p. In French. | B F85.br | |
Feminine intuition superior to reason. General physical description: A.L. 3p. In French. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Mme. d'Hardancourt Brillon] | 1780 Nov. 29 | A.L. 2p. In French. | B F85.br | |
Thanks her for correcting his French. Will bring her more of his writings. General physical description: A.L. 2p. In French. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Mme. d' Hardancourt Brillon] | 1780 Dec. 10 Sunday | A.L. 2p. In French. | B F85.br | |
Will visit her next week. Speaks of his illness. For copy, see Franklin Papers, vol. 46, no.42 General physical description: A.L. 2p. In French. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Mme. d' Hardancourt Brillon] | 1781 Jan. 11 | A.L. 1p. In French. | B F85.br | |
Reminds her that he never failed to visit her at least twice a week for four years. General physical description: A.L. 1p. In French. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Mme. d' Hardancourt Brillon] | 1781 Feb. 16 | A.L. 1p. In French. | B F85.br | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Mme. d'Hardancourt Brillon] | 1781 Oct. 1 | A.L. 2p. | B F85.br | |
Worries about her journey and wishes he could carry her to Nice on wings. Mentions W. T. Franklin. In French. General physical description: A.L. 2p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Mme. d'Hardancourt Brillon] | [1781] October 12 | A.L. 2p. "No.2." | B F85.br | |
Concerning travel at his age and in his youth. Mentions LeRay de Chaumont. Mme. Veillard, Mme. Helvetius, and Abbé Morellet. In French. General physical description: A.L. 2p. "No.2." Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to M. [and Mme.] Brillon, Nice | 1781 Oct. 30 | A.L. 3p. | B F85.br | |
Birth of the dauphin. His thoughts of her. Mentions W.T.Franklin. In French. General physical description: A.L. 3p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Mme. d'Hardancourt Brillon] | 1781 Dec. 12 | A.L. 2p. "No.4." In French. | B F85.br | |
Hopes her trip is improving her health. Mentions Mme. Helvetius, comte d'Estaing. Speaks of great victory. General physical description: A.L. 2p. "No.4." In French. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Mme. Brillon, Nice | 1782 Dec. 25 | A.L. 3p."No.6." In French. | B F85.br | |
For copy, see Franklin Papers, vol. 43, no.44-1/2. General physical description: A.L. 3p."No.6." In French. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Mme. d'Hardancourt Brillon] | [ca.1784] Saturday | A.L. 1p. In French. 8x6. | B F85.br | |
General physical description: A.L. 1p. In French. 8x6. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Mme. Brillon | 1788 April 19 | ALS, 3p. | B F85.br | |
----French translation in another's hand. 3p. Note in French. General physical description: ALS, 3p. Access digital object: | ||||
Mss.B.F85.ch Benjamin Franklin-Francis Childs Collection | 1783-1795 | 19 items | ||
Background note: Francis Childs established himself as a printed with the assistance of Benjamin Franklin and became a pioneer in publishing daily newspapers in both Philadelphia and New York (Daily Advertiser). Childs became the public printer in New York in 1790. Miscellaneous correspondence between Benjamin and William Temple Franklin and the newspaper publisher Francis Childs. General physical description: 19 items | ||||
Jay, John, 1745-1829.
to Francis Childs | 1783 May 11 | |||
Jay, John, 1745-1829.
to Francis Childs | 1784 Dec. 20 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Francis Childs | 1785 April 22 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Francis Childs | 1786 Feb. 5 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Francis Childs | 1786 Feb. 25 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Francis Childs | 1786 March 26 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Francis Childs | 1786 April 22 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Francis Childs | [1786] 1785 May 1 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Francis Childs | 1786 June 4 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Francis Childs | 1786 June 18 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Francis Childs | 1786 June 28 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Francis Childs | 1786 July 27 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Francis Childs | 1786 Sept. 25 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Francis Childs | 1787 Jan. 15 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Francis Childs | 1788 Nov.19 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Francis Childs | 1789 April 27 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Francis Childs | 1790 Feb. 22 | |||
Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823.
to Francis Childs | 1790 Oct. 25 | |||
Freneau, Peter.
to Francis Childs | 1795 Jan. 11 | |||
Mss.B.F85.di Diplomas | 1753-1786 | LH-MV-C | ||
Provenance: Presentesd by Charles B. and Mary Fox | ||||
Accademia di Scienze, Lettere, ed Arti di Padova | 1781 | |||
American Academy of Arts and Sciences | 1781 | |||
Bataasch Genootschap der Procfondervinderlyke Wysbegeerte Rotterdam | 1771 | |||
City of Edinburgh [Scotland] | 1759 | |||
College of William and Mary | 1756 | |||
Other Descriptive Information: Found in conservation drawer and added to OS folder in vault. 2020 March Access digital object: | ||||
Harvard University | 1753 | |||
Royal Medical Society | 1787 | |||
Royal Medical Society of Paris | 1777 | |||
St. Andrews University | 1759 | |||
St. Andrews University [Latin] | 1759 | |||
Societá Patriotica di Milano | 1786 | |||
Mss.B.F85.g Catherine Ray Greene Collection | 1751-1784 | 27 items | ||
Background note: A Rhode Islander, Catherine Ray Greene met Franklin in Boston in 1754 and remained a constant correspondent until his death. She became wife of William Greene, governor of Rhode Island from 1778-1786, with whom she had six children. Miscellaneous correspondence between Benjamin Franklin, his sister Jane Mecom, and their friend Catherine Ray Greene. General physical description: 27 items | ||||
de el Castillo, Laureano Donado.
to Catharine Ray | 1751 June 7 | |||
In Spanish. | ||||
de el Castillo, Laureano Donado.
to Catherine Ray | 1751 June 7 | |||
English translation in B. Franklin's hand. | ||||
de el Castillo, Laureano Donado.
to Thomas Hubbart | 1751 n.d. | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Katy [Ray] | 1755 September 11 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Catherine Kay | 1755 October 16 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Katy Ray | [ca. 1755-1756] | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Catherine Ray | 1756 August 26 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Catharine] Greene | 1763 January 23 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Cath[arine] Greene | 1763 August 1 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Katharine Greene | [1763 November 10] | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Catherine Greene | 1764 February 15 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Cath[arine] Ray [Greene] | 1778 February 28 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to William Greene | [1779] June 4 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Gov. [William] Green[e] | 1783 May 20 | |||
Bache, Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808.
to Catharine Green[e] | 1764 June 14 | |||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
to [Catharine] Greene | 1775 November 24, December 2 | |||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
to W[illiam] Green[e] | 1776 May 8 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Catharine Greene | 1762 November 25 | |||
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Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Catharine Greene | 1763 June 6 | |||
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Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Catharine Greene | 1775 June 17 | |||
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Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Catharine Greene] | 1789 March 2 | |||
Greene, Catharine Ray, 1731-1794.
to Jane Mecom | 1776 February 20, February 7 | |||
Greene, Catharine Ray, 1731-1794.
to ---- ---- | 1784 January 16 | |||
Greene, Catharine Ray, 1731-1794.
to Jane Mecom | [1784?] February 12 | |||
Greene, Catharine Ray, 1731-1794.
to Jane Mecom | 1776 June 21 | |||
Greene, Catharine Ray, 1731-1794.
to Jane Mecom | [1776?] March 12 | |||
Greene, Catharine Ray, 1731-1794.
to Jane Mecom | [1784?] After August 22 | |||
Mss.B.F85.j Benjamin Franklin-Richard Jackson Collection | 1753-1767 | 41 items | ||
Background note: A member of Parliament and colonial agent for Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, Richard Jackson met Benjamin Franklin through their mutual friend Peter Collinson. The two shared a number of interests, including scientific interests in agriculture and natural history and politics. Jackson worked with Franklin in opposing the Stamp Act. Letters from Benjamin Franklin to Richard Jackson, and two letters from Samuel Finley, a minister and central figure in the Great Awakening. General physical description: 41 items | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Richard Jackson | 1753 Dec. 6 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Richard] Jackson | 1754 Dec. 12 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Richard Jackson | 1755 Oct. 7 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Richard Jackson | 1762 Dec. 2 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Richard Jackson | 1762 Dec. 6 | ALS, 3p. Also copy of same L.S(?) 3p. and enc. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Richard Jackson | 1763 March 8 | ALS, 3p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to R[ichard] Jackson | 1763 April 11 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Rich[ar]d Jackson | 1763 April 17 | ALS, 4p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Richard Jackson | 1763 June 6 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to R[ichard] Jackson; Woodbridge, N.J | 1763 June 10 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to R[ichard] Jackson | 1763 June 27 | ALS, 3p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to R[ichard] Jackson | 1763 Aug. 8 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Richard Jackson | 1763 Sept. 22 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to R[ichard] Jackson | 1763 Dec. 19 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Rich[ar]d Jackson | 1763 Dec. 24 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Argument for making the bills of credit bear interest | 1763 Dec. | D. 10p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Richard Jackson | 1764 Jan. 16 | ALS, 1p. | ||
General physical description: ALS, 1p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to R[ichard] Jackson | 1764 Feb. 11 | ALS, 3p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to R[ichard] Jackson | 1764 March 8 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to R[ichard] Jackson | 1764 March 14 | ALS, 4p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Richard Jackson] | 1764 March 29 | ALS, 2p. and enc. - 3p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to R[ichard] Jackson | 1764 March 31 | ALS, 3p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to R[ichard] Jackson | 1764 May 1 | ALS, 3p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Richard Jackson | 1764 June 1 | ALS, 6p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Richard Jackson | 1764 June 18 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to R[ichard] Jackson | 1764 June 25 | ALS, 4p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Richard Jackson | 1764 July 12 | ALS, 1p. | ||
General physical description: ALS, 1p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to R[ichard] Jackson | 1764 Aug. 9 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to R[ichard] Jackson | 1764 Sept. 1 | ALS, 7p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Richard Jackson | 1764 Sept. 20 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to R[ichard] Jackson | 1764 Sept. 25 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Richard Jackson | 1764 Oct. 11 | ALS, 1p. | ||
General physical description: ALS, 1p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Rich[ar]d Jackson | 1764 Nov. 7 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Richard] Jackson; [London] | 1767 Feb. 13 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Jackson, Richard.
to Benjamin Franklin, Inner Temple | 1764 Aug. 11 | Copy of L. 3p. | ||
Hughes, John.
to Benjamin Franklin | 1762 Nov. 29 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Finley, Samuel.
to [Benjamin] Franklin; Princeton | 1763 March 17 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Finley, Samuel.
to [Benjamin Franklin]; Princeton | 1763 March 21 | ALS, 1p. in B.F.'S hand. | ||
Lyon, James.
to B[enjamin] Franklin; Brunswick, N. Jersey | 1763 April | ALS, 3p. | ||
Whick.
to Benj[ami]n Franklin; Lancashire Furnace | 1763 May 23 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Hall, David, 1714-1772.
to Benjamin Franklin | 1763 June 23 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Mss.B.F85.ledgers Ledgers and accounts of Benjamin Franklin's legacy to the city of Philadelphia. | 1791-1870 | 4 volume(s) 757 p. | ||
These four volumes include an account ledger (1791-1870), a bond account ledger (1791-1861), and two bond books (1791-1826), relating to the administration of Franklin's bequest to the city of Philadelphia of a fund to provide financial aid to young married artificers. Provenance: Presented by Philadelphia Mayor Joseph Clark, 1954. | ||||
Dr. Franklin's Legacy Bond Book No. 1 | 1792-1828 | 1 volume(s) | ||
Dr. Franklin's Legacy Bond Book No. 2 | 1819-1836 | 1 volume(s) | ||
Dr. Franklin's Legacy Account Ledger | 1791-1870 | 1 volume(s) | ||
Dr. Franklin's Legacy Bond-Account Ledger | 1791-1868 | 1 volume(s) | ||
B F85 Lf Legal Forms Printed by Franklin | 1729-1964 | |||
1. John Penn, Thomas Penn, Richard Penn to Thomas Griffitts | 1745 November 17 | |||
2. Johann Valentine Zweisick indenture to Alexander Brown | 1741 October 22 | |||
3. Hannah Spooner indenture to Randal Malin | 1750 October 4 | |||
4. John Stanland indenture to Anthony Newhouse, Deliverance Savage | 1752 June 27 | |||
5. Caleb Ransted mortgage | 1742 | See Oversize | ||
6. Theodorus Swaine Drage bond to David Magaw | 1764 February 23 | |||
7. Benjamin Franklin bond to Samuel McCall | 1744 January 29 | |||
8. William Hawkins bond to Robert Towers and Joseph Shippen, Jr. | 1765 October 5 | |||
9. James Hamilton, Governor. Oath of Coney Edwards in re the snow Polly. | 1753 July 5 | |||
10. Eleazer Doane. Obligation to Trustees of the Geheral Loan Office. | 1729 November 4 | |||
10. James Meginly. Obligation to Trustees of the general loan office. | 1734 March 11 | |||
10. John Jones. Obligation to the trustees of the general loan office. | 1735 September 2 | |||
10. Peter Lycan. Obligation to the trustees of the general loan office. | 1736 September 9 | |||
10. Moses Coates. Obligation to the trustees of the general loan office. | 1739 October 24 | |||
10. Joseph Nailor. Obligation to the trustees of the general loan office. | 1740 October 15 | |||
10. Edward Fell. Obligation to the trustees to the general loan office. | 1746 October 17 | |||
10. John Jones. Obligation to the trustees of the general loan office. | 1745 June 12 | |||
10. John Fitzwater. Obligation to the trustees of the general loan office. | 1753 October 25 | |||
Mss.B.F85.m Jane Mecom Collection | 1728-1789 | 65 items | ||
Background note: The youngest and favorite sibling of Benjamin Franklin, Jane Mecom married the Boston saddler Edward Mecom in 1727. A constant correspondent of Franklin's, Mecom lived out the revolutionary years in Rhode Island (staying with Catherine Ray Greene) and Philadelphia (staying with Richard Bache), where she kept Franklin apprised of current events and public opinion on the course of the war. Mecom bore more than her share of hardships in life. Only nine of her eight sons and four daughters survived infancy, and two of them, including her son Benjamin, went insane in later life. Correspondence from Benjamin Franklin to his sister Jane Mecom written throughout his life. General physical description: 65 items | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Sister Davenport] | ca. 1728-1730 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Jenny [Mecom] | 1743 July 28 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to his father and mother [Josiah and Abiah Franklin] | 1744 Sept. 6 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to his brother and sister [Edward and Jane Mecom] | 1752 Sept. 14 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Jane Mecom | 1756 June 10 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to his sister [Jane Mecom] | 1756 June 28 | ALS, 4p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to his brother and sister [Edward and Jane Mecom] | 1756 Dec. 30 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Jane Mecom | 1757 April 19, 25 | ALS, 3p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to his sister [Jane Mecom] | 1758 Nov. 11 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to his sister [Jane Mecom] | 1759 July 14 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to his sister [Jane Mecom] | 1760 Jan. 9, March 26 | ALS, 2p | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Jane Mecom | 1762 Nov. 11 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Jane Mecom | 1762 Nov. 25 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to his sister [Jane Mecom] | 1763 Feb. 21 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Jane Mecom | 1763 May 20 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Jane Mecom | 1763 June 19 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to his sister [Jane Mecom] | 1763 Nov. 7 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to his sister [Jane Mecom] | 1763 Dec. 15 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Jane Mecom | 1764 (?) July 24 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Jane Mecom | 1765 Aug. 29 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to his sister [Jane Mecom] | 1766 March 1 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to his sister [Jane Mecom] | 1767 Dec. 24 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to his sister [Jane Mecom] | 1768 Feb. 21 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Jane] Mecom | 1768 Sept. 20 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [William Franklin; London] | 1768 [October] | L. 3p. Extract from letter. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Jane] Mecom | 1768 Nov. 20 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to his sister [Jane Mecom] | 1769 Feb. 23 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to his sister [Jane Mecom] | 1769 April 27 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Provenance: Printed in part: Smyth, v.5,206. General physical description: ALS, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Jane] Mecom | 1769 Sept. 29 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to his sister [Jane Mecom] | 1771 July 17 | ALS, 4p. | ||
General physical description: ALS, 4p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Jane] Mecom | 1772 March 30 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to his sister [Jane Mecom] | 1772 April 13 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to his sister [Jane Mecom] | 1773 Oct. 9 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to his sister [Jane Mecom] | 1773 Nov. 1 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to his sister [Jane Mecom] | 1774 March 23 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to his sister [Jane Mecom] | 1774 July 28 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to his sister [Jane Mecom] | 1774 Sept. 3 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Jane] Mecom | 1774 Sept. 26 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to his sister [Jane Mecom] | 1775 Feb. 26 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Jane Mecom | 1775 June 17 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Jane] Mecom | 1775 Aug. 2 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Jane] Mecom | 1775 Oct. 16 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Jane] Mecom | 1776 Dec. 8 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Jane] Mecom | 1777 Oct. 5 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Jane] Mecom (sic) | 1779 April 22 | L.S. 3p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Jane] Mecom (sic) | 1779 Oct. 25 | L.S. 4p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Jane] Mecom | 1784 June 17 | A.L. 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Jane Mecom | 1785 July 13 | L. 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Jane Mecom | 1785 Oct. 1 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Jane] Mecom | 1785 Oct. 27, 29 | ALS, 3p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Jane Mecom | 1786 Jan. 1 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to his sister [Jane Mecom] | 1786 Jan. 24 | ALS, 4p. and 3 end. - 2p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
The petition of the letter Z... | A.D. 2p. | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to his sister [Jane Mecom] | 1786 June 3 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Jane Mecom | 1786 July 4 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Jane Mecom | 1786 Sept. 21 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Jane] Mecom | 1789 Feb. 22 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to his sister [Jane Mecom] | 1789 Aug. 3 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Jane Mecom | 1789 Dec. 17 | L. 3p. | ||
Shipley, Jonathan, 1714-1788.
to [Benjamin Franklin] | 1773 Dec. 9 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Shipley, Jonathan, 1714-1788.
to [Benjamin Franklin] | [1774?] Jan. 12 | ALS, 3p. | ||
Shipley, Georgiana, 1756-1806.
to [Benjamin] Franklin | [ca. 1773] | ALS, 3p. | ||
Shipley, Jonathan, 1714-1788.
to [Benjamin Franklin] | [ca.1773] | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
The chiding [verses] | D. 2p. | |||
Franklin, William, 1731-1813.
to his sister [Sally Franklin] | 17[61] Oct. 10 | L. 2p | ||
Mss.B.F85.ma Photostats from Mantes Seine et Oise, France. Biblioteque manicipale | ||||
Franklin, [Benjamin] to Duc de Rochefoucauld and Duchesse d'Enville | 1777 April 25 | |||
Franklin, [Benjamin] to Duc de Rochefoucauld | 1778 January 21 | |||
Franklin, [Benjamin] to Duc de Rochefoucauld | 1778 February 6 | |||
Franklin, [Benjamin] to Duc de Rochefoucauld | 1778 February 12 | |||
Franklin, [Benjamin] to Duchesse d'Enville and Duc de Rochefoucauld | 1778 February 18 | |||
Mssrs Franklin and Deane to Duc de la Rochefoucauld | 1778 March 3 | |||
Franklin, William T. to Duc de la Rochefoucauld | 1778 Aril 16 | |||
Franklin [Benjamin] to Duchese d'Enville and Duc de Rochefoucauld | 1781 March 31 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to Duc de la Rochefoucauld | 1788 October 24 | |||
Franklin, [Benjamin] to the Duke of Rochefoucauld | [1778] January 14 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to [Duc de La Rochefoucauld] | Thursday | |||
Franklin, [Benjamin] to Duc de La Rochefoucauld | [1778] February 8 | |||
Franklin, [Benjamin] to Duc de La Rochefoucauld | [1778] | |||
Mss.B.F85.mo Morgan Franklin Photostats | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin to [William Strahan] | 1746 May 22, 1746 September 25 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to Peter Collinson | 1747 August 14 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to Peter Collinson | 1747 August 14 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to William Strahan | 1748 October 19 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to William Strahan | 1749 April 29 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to [Peter Collinson] | 1751 May 21 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to William Strahan | 1754 April 18 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to Peter Collinson | 1754 December 29 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to Peter Collinson | 1755 June 26 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to Peter Collinson | 1755 August 27 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to Peter Collinson | 1756 September 23 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to Peter Collinson | 1756 December 19 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to Peter Collinson | 1757 January 1, 1757 January 31 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to Peter Collinson | 1762 August 4 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to [William Strahan] | 1762 August 23 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to Peter Collinson | 1762 December 7 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to William Strahan | 1762 December 7 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to William Strahan | 1763 February 23 | |||
Bouquet, Henry to [Mr. Galloway] | 1763 April 24 | |||
Bouquet, Henry to Mr. Galloway of Maryland | 1763 May 4 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to William Strahan | 1763 June 28 | |||
Franklin, William to William Strahan | 1763 October 14 | |||
Franklin, William to William Strahan | 1763 November 15, 1764 May 1 | |||
Franklin, William to William Strahan | 1763 December 18 | |||
Franklin, William to William Strahan | 1763 December 19 | |||
Franklin, William to William Strahan | 1764 June 25 | |||
Franklin, William to William Strahan | 1764 September 1 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to Peter Collinson | 1764 September 24 | |||
Franklin, William to William Strahan | 1765 February 18 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to Peter Collinson | 1767 March 19 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to [Strahan] | 1767 May 16 | |||
Ranklin, William to William Strahan | 1769 January 29 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to M. LeRoy | 1769 January 31 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to Michail Hillegas, Nicholas Waln, R. Strettell Jones | undated | |||
Strahan, William to Benjamin Franklin | [1771] May 4 | |||
Franklin, William to [Strahan] | 1771 June 21 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to William Strahan | 1771 October 27 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to Jonathan Williams | 1773 July 7 | |||
Hamilton, William to Mr. Caddel | 1775 March 28 | |||
Franklin, William to William [Strahan] | 1775 May 7 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to William Strahan | 1775 July 5 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin, et al to John Ross | 1776 September 27 | |||
Other Descriptive Information: Correspondents include Robert Morris, Richard Henry Lee, F.A.A, Lewis & Charles Livingston. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin to Le Marquis de Condorcet | 1777 October 12 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to W.A.Lee | 1778 February 27 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to M. Lotbiniere | 1778 March 8 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to William Strahan | 1780 May 19 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to Thomas Jefferson | 1781 May 6 | |||
Franklin, William to William Strahan | 1781 June 7 | |||
Franklin, William to William Strahan | 1781 November 6 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to William Strahan | 1784 May 8 | |||
Franklin, William T. to Le Veillard | 1785 November 8 | |||
Franklin, William T. to Le Veillard | 1785 November 9 | |||
Franklin, William T. to Le Veillard | 1786 January 18 | |||
Franklin, William T. to Le Veillard | 1786 March 27 | |||
Franklin, William T. to Le Veillard | 1786 May 6 | |||
Jefferson, Thomas to Le Veillard | [1786] May 9 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to George Clinton | 1786 June 1 | |||
[Franklin, William T.] to Le Veillard | 1786 June 6 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to Mathew Carey | 1786 August 10 | |||
[Franklin, William T.] to Le Veillard | 1786 August 14 | |||
Franklin, William T. to Le Veillard | 1787 April 15 | |||
Bache, Benjamin F. to Le Veillard | 1787 April 18 | |||
Franklin, William T. to Le Veillard | 1787 April 22 | |||
Franklin, William T. to LeVeillard | 1791 June 14 | |||
Bache, Sarah to LeVeillard | 1791 October 6 | |||
Bache, Franklin to f. Markoe | 1841 February 22 | |||
Bache, Franklin to Francis Markow, Jr. | 1848 February 22 | |||
Bigelow, John to J. Pierpont Morgan | 1907 January 1 | |||
Bache, Benjamin F. to Matthew Carey | February 21 | |||
Franklin, Benjamin to William Wright | July 24 | |||
Mss.B.F85.m3 Address of Earl of Macclesfield to Royal Society | 1753 | |||
Original manuscript of the address declaring the designation of Sir Godfrey Copley's Medal to Benjamin Franklin. Provenance: Presented by A.D. Bache, 1882 | ||||
Mss.B.F85.pd Photostats of Franklin papers not held at APS | ||||
Photostats of microfilm copies of Franklin papers not held by APS. They are arranged chronologically. | ||||
Mss.B.F85.sc Franklin Family Documents | ||||
Bache, Benjamin F. to Benjamin Franklin | 1781 November 20 | |||
de Marignac, G.L. to Benjamin Franklin | 1781 November 20 | |||
Mecom, Jane to Sarah Bache | 1786 May 29 | |||
Wistar, B. to Catharine Wistar | 1790 August 10 | |||
Wistar, Caspar to Caharine Bache | [1797] | |||
Wistar, Caspar to Catharine Bache | 1815 March 18 |