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Abstract

This is part of the large inventory for the Benjamin Franklin Papers (Mss B F85). For complete information concerning this collection, please view the Collection Description . The materials listed here are not held at the APS.

Collection Information

Physical description

767 items

Provenance

Gift of Charles Pemberton Fox, 1840.

The materials in this collection were originally part of the collection bequeathed by Benjamin Franklin to his grandson, William Temple Franklin, and then given to George Fox. When the bulk of that collection was donated to the American Philosophical Society, some manuscripts were left behind at the Fox estate, Champlost, and these were subsequently donated to the University of Pennsylvania.

Indexing Terms

Collection overview


Materials held at the University of Pennsylvania	1705-1788	766 item(s) ; no content	Located at the University of Pennsylvania	Request Series for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Series
The materials that comprise the University of Pennsylvania's Benjamin Franklin Papers are concentrated in the period of the American Revolution, documenting Franklin's ministry in France, the progress of the American Revolution and French participation, and Franklin's personal affairs in France. The organization of the collection is essentially chronological, however there are three discrete chronological sequences. The item listing below is derived from I. Minis Hays's calendar of the Franklin Papers without emendation.

Series I. Letters to Benjamin Franklin	1758-1787			Request Series for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Series

Series II. Letters from and Works by Benjamin Franklin	1777-1785			Request Series for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Series

Series III. Miscellaneous Materials	1705-1788			Request Series for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Series

Detailed Inventory


Materials held at the University of Pennsylvania	1705-1788	766 item(s) ; no content	Located at the University of Pennsylvania	Request Series for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Series
The materials that comprise the University of Pennsylvania's Benjamin Franklin Papers are concentrated in the period of the American Revolution, documenting Franklin's ministry in France, the progress of the American Revolution and French participation, and Franklin's personal affairs in France. The organization of the collection is essentially chronological, however there are three discrete chronological sequences. The item listing below is derived from I. Minis Hays's calendar of the Franklin Papers without emendation. General physical description: no content

Series I. Letters to Benjamin Franklin	1758-1787			Request Series for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Series
Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce (Great Britain). to Benjamin Franklin	1761 July 24	Printed N.S. 1p.	I, 2.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
London. Notice of a Committee meeting to consider further the subject of Ship's Blocks. Signed: Peter Templeman, Secretary. General physical description: Printed N.S. 1p.
Ralph, Miss, 1744-1762. to Benjamin Franklin	1761 December 31	A.N. in 3d P. 1p.	I, 3.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Her father [James Ralph] out of danger, but still very weak. Compliments to Mrs. [Margaret] Stevenson. General physical description: A.N. in 3d P. 1p.
Mead, Samuel. to Benjamin Franklin	1762 February 25	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	I, 4.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
London. Account of the good effects of electricity, sent by a curate of Dr. Douglass, which Lord Bath wished he might see; desires to know if Dr. Franklin has anything to add to it before publication. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Walker, Hannah Farrow. to Benjamin Franklin	1762 December 18	A.L.S. 1p.	I, 5.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Glad to hear of his safe arrival in London. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Todd, Anthony, 1717-1798. to Benjamin Franklin	1764 December 24	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	I, 6.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
London. Desiring an interview to show him the proposed clauses for the intended Act of Parliament. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Collinson, Peter, 1694-1768. to Benjamin Franklin	[1764-1765]	A.L.S. 1p.	I, 21.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Enjoyed his "Vindication [and offer from Congress to Parliament]" very much; it must morrify [Chief Justice William] Allen, for it cuts him to the quick; wishes a copy sent to David Barday, Jr. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Pownall, Thomas, 1722-1805. to Benjamin Franklin	[1765 June 4]	A.N. in 3d P. 1p.	I, 8d.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
London. Invitation to dinner. General physical description: A.N. in 3d P. 1p.
Neate, William. to Benjamin Franklin	1765 June 27	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	I, 7.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Promising to send his carriage to convey him and Mrs. [Margaret] Stevenson to Richmond. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Charles, Robert. to Benjamin Franklin	[1765] July 17	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	I, 8a.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desiring his company at the "Letter Feast," at the King's Arms Tavern, Cornhill. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Todd, Anthony, 1717-1798. to Benjamin Franklin	1765 July 18	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	I, 8b.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
London. Announcing that Lord Bessborough and Lord Grantham will meet at the [General Post] Office at noon to open their patent. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Denny, William , 1709-1765. to Benjamin Franklin	[1765]	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	I, 9.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Invitation to dinner at the Star and Garter, Pall Mall, at a crown a head. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Hope, Henry. to Benjamin Franklin	[1766 June]	A.L.S. 1p.	I, 11.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Invitation to dinner. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Michell, John. to Benjamin Franklin	[1767] January 27	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	I, 8c.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
London. Invitation to dinner. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Sherwood, Joseph. to Benjamin Franklin	1767 July 21	L. in 3d P. 1p.	I, 10.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Concerning [apparently a land claim] which he is attending to for Dr. Franklin. General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770. to Benjamin Franklin	1768 January 21	A.L.S. 2p.	I, 12.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
London. Desiring another interview. The College affair lies dormant. Prophesies the destruction of the world; hopes they will be among the happy few saved. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Huck-Saunders, Richard, 1720-1785. to Benjamin Franklin	[1768 July 9]	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	I, 8e.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Invitation to dinner. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Galloway, Joseph, 1731-1803. to Benjamin Franklin	1770 October 12	A.L.S. 1p.	I, 13.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Introducing Jacob Rush, brother of Dr. [Benjamin] Rush, who desires to complete his law studies at the Temple. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813. to Benjamin Franklin	1770 October 14	A.L.S. 2p.	I, 14.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Introducing his brother [Jacob Rush] who intends to study for two years in the Temple, London, in order to finish his studies in the law. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Sherwood, Joseph. to Benjamin Franklin	1771 February 12	L.S. 1p.	I, 15.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desiring dates and particulars in the boundary dispute between the Penns and Lord Baltimore. General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Deane, Mrs. William. to Benjamin Franklin	[1771] March 1	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	I,1.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Acknowledging the copy of [Poor] Richard's Maxims, which are so excellent that they ought to be framed and hung up in every house. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Jennings, Susannah, 1725-1802. to Benjamin Franklin	1771 March 20	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	I, 16.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Sending him a catalogue of the articles desired by herself and M. Conway. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Hewson, William, 1739-1774. Hewson, Mary Stevenson, 1739-1795. to Benjamin Franklin	[1771-1774] March 22	N. in 3d P. 1p.	I, 19a.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Reminding him of his promise to dine with them. General physical description: N. in 3d P. 1p.
Jackson, Richard. to Benjamin Franklin	1771 May 20	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	I, 8f.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
London, General Post Office. Sending him a piece of elastic gum. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Walsh, John, 1726-1795. to Benjamin Franklin	1771	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	I, 18.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
London. Desiring Mr. [Edward] Bancroft's address; wishes to make inquiries concerning the "torporifick eel." General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Associates of Dr. Bray (Organization). to Benjamin Franklin	1772 May	Engraved N. 1p.	I, 19b.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Associates of the Late Dr. Bray for Founding Libraries, and Instructing the Negroes in the British Plantations. London. Invitation to dinner at the King's Head Tavern, Holborn, on May 21. General physical description: Engraved N. 1p.
Shipley, Jonathan, 1714-1788. to Benjamin Franklin	[1772]	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	I, 20.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Will wait upon him the following evening with his family and Lord and Lady Spencer. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Heberden, William, 1710-1801. to Benjamin Franklin	1774 June	Engraved N. 1p.	I, 19c.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
London. Invitation to dinner on June 10. General physical description: Engraved N. 1p.
Jones, Noble Wimberly, 1723-1805. to Benjamin Franklin	1776 July 11	A.L.S. 2p.	I, 22.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Savannah, Georgia. Prevented by his father's death and his own illness, from sitting in the Continental Congress. The South not as well prepared for defense as the North; Georgia's need of assistance. Indian massacres. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796. to Benjamin Franklin	1776 October 3	A.L.S. 4p.	I, 23	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Ticonderoga. Pleased to hear of the unanimity prevailing in Congress and of the settlement of the boundaries of the various States; glad the Convention is engaged in founding a new Government; surprised at the evacuation of Long Island. Situation of the Americans on Lake Champlain strength of the British; condition of his brigade. Question of enlistments. General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.
Sparre, J. de. to Benjamin Franklin	1776 October 28	A.L.S. 1p.	I, 24.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Offering to come to Paris if he can be of any use. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. to Benjamin Franklin	1776 December 23	D.S. 2p.	I, 25.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Resolved that the American Commissioners to France, furnish exact information as to Portugal's attitude towards America; orders to fit out vessels to prey upon British property; concerning a loan of 2,000,000 sterling. Signed: Cha[rle]s Thomson, Sec[retar]y, John Hancock, Presid[en]t. General physical description: D.S. 2p.
United States. Continental Congress. Committee of Secret Correspondence. to Benjamin Franklin	1777 January 1	L.S. 1p.	I, 26	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Baltimore. Announcing his appointment, by Congress, as their Commissioner to negotiate a Treaty of Friendship and Commerce with the Court of Spain. Signed: Benj[amin] Harrison, Richard Henry Lee, Jno. Witherspoon, Will[iam] Hooper. General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Rullecourt, Phillipe-Charles-Félix Macquart, Baron de. to Benjamin Franklin	1777 January 18	A.L.S. 1p.	I, 27.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Offers for his use a vessel of 64 guns which can be ready to sail in a fortnight; makes a similar offer for the month of May. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Rullecourt, Phillipe-Charles-Félix Macquart, Baron de. to Benjamin Franklin	1777 January 20	A.L.S. 2p.	I, 28.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Concerning the offer of a vessel to transport goods to America. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Gruel, Jacques-Barthélémy. to Benjamin Franklin	1777 January	A.L.S. 1p.	I, 29.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Account of monies paid by him. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Sparre, J. de. to Benjamin Franklin	1777 February 28	A.L.S. 2p.	I, 30.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Concering the raising of troops in Hesse; can secure surgeons for the American army, if desired. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Mercier, ------. to the American Commissioners	[1777 May 30]	L.S. 2p.	I, 45.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Appeal for payment for the work of repairing muskets. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Auzoüer, ----- Carroll, Marquise d'. to Benjamin Franklin	1777 July 4	A.L.S. 1p.	I, 32.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desires a personal interview. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Unidentified. to Benjamin Franklin	1777 August 25	L. 2p.	I, 39.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
St. Eustache. Evacuation of Ticonderoga; [General Arthur] St. Clair and [General Mathieu Alexis de] Rochefermoy blamed. Howe's probable destination. [General Robert] Prescott replaced in Rhode Island by [General Sir Robert] Pigot. (In French.) General physical description: L. 2p.
Alexandre d'Hanache, Hugues-Barthélemy, Marquis, 1739-1800. to Benjamin Franklin	1777 October 27	A.L.S. 1p.	I, 40.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Enclosing a letter for the Comte de Stirling [William Alexander Lord Stirling]. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Ingenhousz, Jan, 1730-1799. to Benjamin Franklin	1777 December 14	A.L.S. 3p.	I, 41.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Has leave of absence to go to Holland and England; desires some political news which may serve to keep his Royal Mistress in good humor. Reflections on the American revolt and England's probable attitude. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Deane, Silas, 1737-1789. to Benjamin Franklin	1777 December 29	A.L.S. 1p.	I, 42.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Passy. Does not fully understand the enclosed; has gone to consult M. [Conrad Alexandre] Gérard [de Rayneval] about it. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Unidentified. to Benjamin Franklin	[1777]	L. 1p.	I, 46.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Defending Mr. [William] Hodge and requesting his release; [Capt. Gustavus] Conyngham alone to blame. (In French.) General physical description: L. 1p.
Unidentified. to Benjamin Franklin	[1777]	L. 2p.	I, 48.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desires employment in America as military engineer; need of secrecy in his case. (In French.) General physical description: L. 2p.
Hutton, James, 1715-1795. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 January 3	A.L.S. 2p.	II, 1	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Passy. Begging him as an humane man to write to his friends in Pennsylvania to use their influence to prevent unauthorized attacks upon Bethlehem; account of an attack made on the village which was repulsed by convalescent soldiers who were in the military hospital, and of another in which they dragged a man at a horse's tail from Bethlehem to Easton. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Bache, Richard, 1737-1811. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 January 31	A.L.S. 5p.	II, 2.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Manheim. Account of their flight before the British advance at the time of the battle of Brandywine. His wife gave birth to a daughter. Franklin's printing press sold to the State of Virginia. Acknowledges the receipt of the engraver's and potter's performances. The engraver he thinks has paid more attention to the fur cap than to the lines of the face. Theft of a package addressed by Franklin to Congress. Concerning the newspapers then being published. Family affairs. General physical description: A.L.S. 5p.
Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 February 9	A.L.S. 2p.	II, 3.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Nantes. News from America; situation of [General] Washington's and [Sir William] Howe's armies; Jersey militia sent to protect their own country; [General] Burgoyne at Winter Hill; reinforcements for Washington; fall of Howe determined; American army in fine spirits; Continental money appreciating; many prizes brought in; Generals [Horatio] Gates and [Israel] Putnam in command at King's Bridge; [General Sir Henry] Clinton in possession of no post beyond that point. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Knoepffel, Andreas Christian. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 March 4	A.L.S. 3p.	II, 4.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desiring the position of Pastor at the German Reformed Church in Philadelphia; offers to come to Paris to see Dr. Franklin. (In Latin.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
La Plaigne, Emmanuel-Pierre de. to Benjamin Franklin	[1778 March 7]	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 93.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Introducing Messrs. [Charles] Armand and de Guäy, two Captains of artillery whom he has enlisted in the service of Georgia; well pleased with his recruits. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
O'Gorman, Thomas, 1732-1809. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 March 10	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 5.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Stating the amount of Dr. Franklin's debt for the rental of a carriage, and for wine used on the journey. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Espagne, ------ d'. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 March 18	A.L.S. 3p.	II, 8.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Lost his fortune in a law-suit; sends Dr. Franklin a book he has written; if he can be of use to the young American Pepublic, offers to emigrate there with his son and daughter. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Hari, Mechia Caph de. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 March 24	A.L.S. 3p.	II, 9.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Brienne. In spite of his parents' objections, desires to enter the American army; desires Dr. Franklin's aid. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Wren, Thomas, 1724-1787. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 March 25	A.L.S. 2p.	II, 10	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Portsmouth. Writes on behalf of the prisoners, who desire a certain sum per week granted them for food; extortionate charges made by the person who furnishes their meals. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Dubois, Jean Baptiste. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 [March]	L. in 3d P. 2p.	II, 94.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
His service in the French army; desires to be a Second Lieutenant in the United States army. (In French.) General physical description: L. in 3d P. 2p.
Gautier, Antoine. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 April 2	A.L.S. 3p.	II, 11.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Au Cap François. Concerning a claim by a man called [Stephen] Ceronio, to be an Agent of Congress; if true, his inability to pay a certain debt reflects upon his Government. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Choiseul-Beaupré, Marie-Françoise Lallemant de Betz, Comtesse de. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 April 9	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 12.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Sending a letter for him, committed to her care. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Espagne, ------ d'. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 April 9	A.L.S. 4p.	II, 13.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desiring the position of French Consul in America. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.
Genet, Edme Jacques, 1726-1781. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 April 10	A.L.S. 2p.	II, 14.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Sends the pretended reply of Great Britain to the Declaration of Independence; too long and erroneous to print; glad to publish any refutation Dr. Franklin may care to prepare. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Pratt, Mr. (Samuel Jackson), 1749-1814. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 April 18	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 15.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Prevented by sudden business from waiting on him with Mrs. Melmoth. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Laumoy, Marie-Marguerite Lorteau de Lermilière de. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 April 21	L. in 3d P. 1p.	II, 16.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Orleans. Asking for news of her son, who entered the American service in June, 1776. (In French.) General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.
Schweighauser, John Daniel. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 April 23	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 17.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Nantes. Introducing his son-in-law, M. Dobrée. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Mercier, Louis-Sebastien, 1740-1814. to Benjamin Franklin	[1778 April 30]	A.L.S. 1p.	I, 44.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Begs for a reply to the two petitions he has had the honor of presenting. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Williams, John. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 May 1	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 18.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Has been shamefully and designedly deceived; refers Dr. Franklin, for details, to the bearer, Dr. [James] Smith, well-known for his loyalty to America. His own imminent departure. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Lugny, ----- de. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 May 5	A.L.S. 2p.	II, 19.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
As an experienced military engineer, desires to go to America and serve in the army. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Martin, ------. to the American Commissioners	1778 May 6	A.L.S. 3p.	II, 20.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desiring recommendations to merchants in the principal American ports, where he expects to sell his cargoes. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
La Chesnaye, Charles Gleyo. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 May 8	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 21.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
L'Orient. About to sail for America; offers his services. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Feutry, Aimé Ambroise Joseph, 1720-1789. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 May 8	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 22.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Sending a work of his which is out of print; expects to meet him at M. [Le Ray] de Chaumont's dinner; begs for a recommendation to Madame de Thélusson; desires her support for a certain petition. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Genet, Edme Jacques, 1726-1781. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 May 9	A.L.S. 4p.	II, 23.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Promising to use the Resolution of Congress of December 19th. Sends a list of eleven ships, ordered by the British to watch the movements of the French. Arrival of important dispatches at St. James's [Palace, London] from France on May 3d, which were immediately sent to the King, at Portsmouth. General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.
Lameth, Marie-Thérèse de Broglie, Comtesse de. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 May 10	A.L.S. 2p.	II, 24.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Writes on behalf of the Chevalier de Bazantin, who was captured by the English on his way to join the American troops; asks that he may be exchanged and given a position worthy of his talents. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Cushing, Thomas, 1725-1788. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 May 13	A.L.S. 2p.	II, 25 and 26.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Boston. Rejoices with him over the consummation of the two treaties with France; while still ignorant of this alliance, Congress passed resolutions which did them much honor. Acknowledging his kindness to the writer's son [Thomas Cushing, Jr.,] now in France. (In duplicate.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Cooper, Samuel, 1725-1783. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 May 13	A.L.S. 2p.	II, 27.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Boston. Congratulates him upon the consummation of the French treaties; gave public thanks from his pulpit; before this alliance was known, Congress had done itself much honor by its spirited rejection of Lord Howe's peace proposals. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Cooper, Samuel, 1725-1783. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 May 14	A.L.S. 2p.	II, 28.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Boston. Joy in America over the news of the French treaties. Glowing prophesies of what a French fleet in the Delaware could accomplish. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Carmichael, William. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 May 14	A.L.S. 3p.	II, 29.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Boston. Arrival of the Deane on May Ist, also the two ships loaded by Mr. [John] Ross on account of Congress; the country rejoiced over the French Alliance; expense incurred through the late arrival of the clothing. Distress caused by the depreciation of paper money. Incidents of his voyage; difficulties and expense of travelling. Size of American army. High esteem in which [Marquis de] Lafayette, Count Pulaski, Chevalier de Bertail and General [Thomas] Conway are held. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Lovell, James, 1737-1814. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 May 15	A.L.S. 3p.	II, 30	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
York. His letter concerning Mr. [Silas] D[eane] read in Congress; reasons why Congress regarded Deane's recall as imperative; his services not underestimated; believes he may return with honor, on a mission to Holland. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 May 18	A.L.S. 2p.	II, 31.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Promising, as far as possible, to avoid any dispute with Mr. [William] Lee's deputy. Encloses a letter from Lieut. [Thomas] Simpson, who is under arrest and wishes to be sent to America for trial. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Pahin de La Blancherie, 1752-1811. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 May 19	A.L.S. 3p.	II, 32.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Soliciting his support for the plan he intends presenting to the Academy on the morrow. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Anisson-Duperon, Jacques. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 May 22	L. in 3d P. 1p.	II, 33	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Reminding him of his promise to dine with him and visit the Royal Printing office. (In French.) General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.
Allaire, Peter, b. circa 1740. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 May 22	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 34.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Calais. Just arrived from England; all the fleet in the Downs under way; the twelve ships of the line at St. Helen's have probably sailed too. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Brancas, Marie-Louise de Lovendal- Danneskiold, Comtesse de. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 May 23	A.L.S. 2p.	II, 35.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desires to enlist his interest in behalf of [the Chevalier d'Abezac,] a young French Corporal who wishes to serve in the American army. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Vaux, Charles Grant, Vicomte de. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 May 25	A.L.S. 2p.	II, 36.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desiring to know if the two vessels the Lion and de Vaux are among the number taken by the English. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Turgot, Anne-Robert-Jacques, Baron de l'Aulne, 1727-1781. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 May 26	L. in 3d P. 2p.	II, 37.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desiring letters of introduction to prominent people in Charleston, for M. Roulhac who intends to establish a commercial house in that city; withdrawing his previous request for letters for M. [Menedrieu] de Barcis. (In French.) General physical description: L. in 3d P. 2p.
Barbeu Du Bourg, M. (Jacques), 1709-1779. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 May 26	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 38	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Enclosing a letter from M. [Thomas François] Busson, recommended to Dr. Franklin by M. Dalibard. Question whether hernia, especially umbillical hernia, is as common in America as it is in Europe; advisability of sending samples of bandages of trusses. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Cazeneuve, Jerome. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 May 27	L.S. 5p.	II, 39.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Bordeaux. Account of a projected meeting on board the "Boston," to betray the frigate; with the consent of the Captain, he acted as a spy upon the conspirators. General physical description: L.S. 5p.
Pahin de La Blancherie, 1752-1811. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 May 27	A.L.S. 3p.	II, 40.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Entreats Dr. Franklin to be present at the meeting of the Académie des Sciences, as he fears some hostile action on the part of his enemies, which would destroy the work of years. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Pautinel, L. Duran de. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 May 29	A.L.S. 3p.	II, 41.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desiring information for the use of serveral young Frenchmen who intend going into business in America. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Le Roy, Jean Baptiste, 1720-1800. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 May	A.L. 2p.	II, 42.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Requesting a letter of recommendation for a rich and worthy merchant of Bretagne, M. Lalande Robinot, who is ready to send a vessel to America. (In French.) General physical description: A.L. 2p.
Borel, Antoine, 1743-1810. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 June 1	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 43.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desiring him to appoint a time when he may make his portrait. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Cooper, Samuel, 1725-1783. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 June 1	A.L.S. 4p.	II, 44.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Boston. Public honors paid to France. Conciliatory proposals by the British; at the same time they made a barbarous attack upon Bristol; rumored that the British are to leave Philadelphia. Spirit in the American army. Burgoyne tried by court-martial, a favor he did not deserve. The proposed Constitution rejected; reasons for this. Mr. [John] Adams sailed for France in February; the ship reported captured. (A. Copy.) General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.
Brétigney, Charles-François Sevelinges, Marquis de, 1754-1793. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 June 1	A.L.S. 3p.	II, 45.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Cap François. Free again after six months in a British prison; expects to serve in the Georgia troops under the command of one of his friends. Glad to learn of the Franco-American Alliance. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Rochefermoy, Mathieu de. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 June 2	A.L.S. 3p.	II, 46.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Nancy. Report circulated by the Gazette of Leyden that the American officers at Ticonderoga were bribed by the British; as this reflects severely on his father [Mathieu-Alexis de Rochefermoy], Brigadier-General at Ticonderoga, begs Dr. Franklin to deny the report. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Genet, Edme Jacques, 1726-1781. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 June 5	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 47.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Hears that he has received a bundle of newspapers from America; will be glad to translate and print any extracts he may deem desirable. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
St. Montant, ------ de. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 June 8	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 48.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Requesting an interview. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Odolant-Desnos de Lazerie, Latuin-Louis- Gaspard, 1759-1807. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 June 10	A.L.S. 2p.	II, 49.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desires to enter the American army; asks for a free passage. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Mesny, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 June 14	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 50.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Roquancourt. Supporting a petition of Madame de Poulinet de Besançon; particular interest taken by M. de la Faye in the lady. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Hartmann, Rudolphe Ernest. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 June 15	A.L.S. 3p.	II, 51.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Requesting information about Baron Hermann de Zedewitz, who stole a quantity of gems from the writer, in London, and then fled to America; Zedwirz's subsequent career in the American army; since May, 1777, has heard nothing of him. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Genet, Edme Jacques, 1726-1781. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 June 17	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 52.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desiring him to reply to an English attack on the Declaration of Independence; if he is too busy, will write it himself. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Pahin de La Blancherie, 1752-1811. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 June 17	A.L.S. 2p.	II, 53.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desiring his presence at the Academy to see the model of a piece of sculpture relating to North America. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Sainneville, ------, Baron de. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 June 17	A.L.S. 2p.	II, 54.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Brest. Sends a package and letters received for him at Boston; refers him to them for American news. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Lort de St. Victor, ------ de. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 June 19	A.L.S. 2p.	II, 55.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Strasbourg. The Government unable to co-operate with [Captain Jacques] Le Maire, purchasing agent for the United States, without a letter from the Minister of War. Recommending a young officer, M. Marcellin, for a position in the American army. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Huerne, P.. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 June 20	A.L.S. 2p.	II, 56.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Desiring to go to America, under his patronage. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Magalhães, João Jacinto de, 1722-1790. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 June 20	A.L.S. 3p.	II, 57.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
About to leave [for London]; good wishes for Dr. Franklin's welfare and for the glorious cause. Praise for the President de Saron and all his family. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Bouget, A.. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 June 24	A.L.S. 2p.	II, 58.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Morat en Suisse. Lost all his fortune in a Colonial indigo plantation; applies for assistance. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Genet, Edme Jacques, 1726-1781. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 June 24	A.L.S. 2p.	II, 59.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Has made extracts for his paper and has then sent the letters to Comte de Vergennes. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Missa, Michel. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 June 24	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 60.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Inviting him and his grandson to dinner. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Auber de Peÿrelongue, Catherine d'. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 June 25	A.L.S. 2p.	II, 61.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Begging him to secure the release of her son who is held a prisoner by the British at St. Augustine. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Hartmann, Rudolphe Ernest. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 June 25	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 62.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Distressing situation of himself and family; begs him to secure the payment of the debt mentioned in a former letter. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Bristow, Benjamin. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 June 26	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	II, 63.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Asking for the address of Mr. Samuel Adams. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Le Roux, C. J. (Charles). to Benjamin Franklin	1778 June 27	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 64.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Requesting his presence at a meeting of the College of Bayeux; will read a poem, addressed to the King, on the hostilities of the English. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Mauduyt, M. (Pierre-Jean-Claude). to Benjamin Franklin	1778 June 28	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 65.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Announcing a postponement of the public meeting of the Royal Society of Medicine. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Court de Gébelin, Antoine, 1725-1784. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 June 29	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 66.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Inviting him and his family to be guests of honor at a banquet to be given at Passy by La Loge des Neuf Soeurs. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Junker, M. (Georges-Adam). to Benjamin Franklin	1778 July 1	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 67.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desires to communicate something concerning the United States. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Pahin de La Blancherie, 1752-1811. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 July 2	A.L.S. 2p.	II, 68.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Feels assured that the establishment for which he solicits aid will be success, and that its income will always exceed its expenses. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Richard, -----. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 July 2	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 69.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Asking for news of M. Lebon. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Rulhière, Claude Carloman de, 1734-1791. to Benjamin Franklin	[1778] July 3	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	II, 70.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Reasons why he desires the immediate return of his History of Anarchy in Poland. (In French.) General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Rulhière, Claude Carloman de, 1734-1791. to Benjamin Franklin	[1778] July 4	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	II, 71.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desiring the return of his Mss., History of Anarchy, sent for Dr. Franklin's inspection. (In French.) General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Bout, ------ de. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 July 4	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 72.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desiring the return of a letter from the Chevalier de Bazantin, together with one from the Comtesse de Lameth. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Gauthier, Marc-François. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 July 5	A.L.S. 3p.	II, 73.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Accused of passing counterfeit money and sentenced to the galleys for life; declares his innocence; begs Dr. Franklin to procure his release and allow him to enter the United States navy. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Genet, Edme Jacques, 1726-1781. to Benjamin Franklin	[1778] July 10	A.L.S. 4p.	II, 74.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
News from America; rumors of the evacuation of Philadelphia; announcement in the Courier de l'Europe of a Committee appointed by Congress to treat with the English for peace; desires authority to stigmatize this report as a lie. General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.
Bout, ------ de. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 July 12	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 75.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Returning the Chevalier de Bazantin's letter; forward Dr. Franklin's letter to Madame de Broglie, Comtesse de Lameth. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Herbaut de Marcenay, Madame. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 July 12	A.L.S. 2p.	II, 76.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Expressing Mme. de Breget's acknowledgments and her regret at being unable to accept his invitiation to dinner. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Martin, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 July 14	A.L.S. 2p.	II, 77.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Dunkirk. Desiring news of his son who left Nantes on March 12th for America. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Faure, Douneau, et Compagnie. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 July 15	A.L.S. Le Fort. 2p.	II, 78.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Marseilles. Desiring to know the truth of the report of the capture of the Elégante by the English ship Emerald, and the decision of the Congress of Williamsburg to repay Captain Collineau of the Elégante, owing to treachery having been used in the capture. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. Le Fort. 2p.
Alexandre d'Hanache, Hugues-Barthélemy, Marquis, 1739-1800. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 July 18	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 79.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Expressing a desire for a personal meeting; sent letters to be forwarded to his relative, Count Sterling [William Alexander, Earl of Stirling]; thinks by this time the answers should have arrived. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Plombard et Legris. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 July 28	A.L.S. 2p.	II, 80.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Nantes. Sends a bill of Henry Laurens for acceptance; M. Plombard going to America on business; offers his services. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Conway, James, Comte de, 1711-1787. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 August 3	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	II, 81.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Wishes to call on Dr. Franklin and Mr. [John] Adams and present M. de Brion and the Chevalier Alexandre d'Hanache; M. de Brion about to start for San Domingo. (In French.) General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Pahin de La Blancherie, 1752-1811. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 August 5	A.L.S. 2p.	II, 82.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Urging his presence at an approaching meeting of that establishment which he has so generously patronized. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Pahin de La Blancherie, 1752-1811. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 August 17	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 83.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Inviting him to a meeting on the following day. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Henry, Dom Pedro. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 August 23	A.L.S. 3p.	II, 84.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Madrid. Ardent desire to enter the American service as engineer; account of his previous work; begs Dr. Franklin to help him. (In French.) A. E. by Dr. Franklin. "The Commissioners have no orders to send more engineers; when they have, his application will be considered." General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Droüet, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 August 24	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 85.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desires an interview. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Odolant-Desnos, Pierre-Joseph, 1722-1801. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 August 28	A.L.S. 3p.	II, 86.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
His only son has disappeared with the money given him to take his degree in medicine at the University of Paris; has probably assumed a false name; begs Dr. Franklin to find him. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
La Faye, Julien-Pierre de. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 August 30	A.L.S. 2p.	II, 87.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Requesting an answer to M. Ponteney's proposal to furnish supplies for America. A.E. by Dr. Franklin. Orders for America all filled; recommends M. Pontency to correspond with Mr. [Jonathan] Williams, [Jr.], at Nantes. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Duplacy, Joseph Ruault. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 September 21	A.L.S. 3p.	XII, 9.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Saint Brieuc. Has had thirteen years' experience on board British vessels; wishes to secure a position on one of the ships at Nantes. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Mongin, François. Fraissignes, Jacques. Laffitte, Laurent. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 October 2	L.S. 2p.	II, 88.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Alresford, Hampshire. Captured at sea in October, 1777; endured cruel treatment in a British prison until released on parole; desire to be exchanged. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Hopkins, Daniel, 1734-1814. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 October 23	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 89.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Begging his influence to secure the release of the writer's brother-in-law, John Palmer, who has been a prisoner in England for eighteen months. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Genet, Edme Jacques, 1726-1781. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 December 4	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 90.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
The King of England's speech, with an abstract of the debates in both Houses, will appear on the morrow; has treated the lie about Gen. Washington as it deserved. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
United States. Navy Board of the Eastern Department. to Benjamin Franklin	1778 December 21	A.L.S. 3p.	II, 91.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Orders for Capt. [Pierre] Landais, of the Alliance, relative to his passenger, the Marquis de la Fayette; instructions covering his movements during the voyage to France and upon his arrival there. Signed: W[illia]m Vernon, Pres[iden]t, J[ohn] Deshon. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Deinet, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	[1778]	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 92.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Frankfurt. Sends a book of which other copies may be ordered, if so desired. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Grand, Rodolphe-Ferdinand, 1726-1794. to Benjamin Franklin	1778	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	II, 95.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Concerning Dr. Franklin's indebtedness for books and for a sum sent to Mr. W[illia]m Hodgson on behalf of the American prisoners. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Wildrik, W.. to Benjamin Franklin	1778	A.L.S. 1p.	II, 97.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Begging him once again to reply to his letters. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Cochran, Charles B.. to Benjamin Franklin	[1779] January 1	A.L.S. 1p.	XII, 30.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
A New Year's greeting. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 January 24	A.L.S. 1p.	III, 1.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Chaillot. [Rodolphe Ferdinand] Grand probably has the public papers he desires. Encloses Mr. [Silas] Deane's remarks. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Digges, Thomas Attwood, 1742-1821. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 January 31	A.L.S. 2p.	III, 2.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Hails with delight the disputes and discussions in America; opportunity to accelerate the subjugation of the revolted Colonies. Sorry to report successes by the French privateers. Sketches Lord Shelburne's future policy with respect to America; his own ability to aid him. Concerning the offers made by the Administration [in England] to purchase French neutrality in the present contest. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Gibbes, Margaret. Stevens, Margaret Emma. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 February 2	L. in 3d P. 1p.	III, 3.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Prevented from paying their respects by the indisposition of Mrs. Gibbes; compliments to Mr. [John] Adams. General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.
Hills, Stephen et al. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 February 2	L.S. 3p.	III, 4.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desiring to be furnished with clothing and money; their monthly pay wholly inadequate. General physical description: L.S. 3p.
Digges, Thomas Attwood, 1742-1821. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 February 7	A.L.S. 3p.	III, 5	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Bristol. News from England; a fleet ready to sail from the West Indies. A regiment to be sent to Quebec to keep patriotic Canadians quiet. The British Ministry steering between peace and war; rumored changes in the Ministry. Stocks affected by reports of disunion in America; Americans expected to propose terms short of independence. No indication that [Arthur] Lee now has improper communications with Lord Shelburne. Exorbitant prices in America; suggestions for relief. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Deane, Silas, 1737-1789. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 February 7	A.L.S. 1p.	III, 6.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Introducing Major Montford, who served with destinction in America under Count Pulaski. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Hills, Stephen et al. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 February 7	L.S. 1p.	XII, 10.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desiring the money promised them for their necessary expenses when they should reach France. General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Landais, Peter. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 February 8	A.L.S. 1p.	III, 7.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Asking that the French authorities may have everything ready in the harbor for repairing the ship. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Mercier, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	[1779 Before February 10]	L. in 3d P. 1p.	I, 43.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desiring payment for his work of repairing arms. (In French.) General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.
Johns, Aquila. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 February 10	A.L.S.	XII, 11.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
On board the Buckskin. Certifying to his capture of the English privateer Spy; gives the parole of the Spy's officers and crew. General physical description: A.L.S.
Blodget, Nathan. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 February 27	A.L.S. 2p.	XII, 12	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Purser of the Alliance, Brest. A list of articles ordered for transportation to America on board the Alliance. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Grand, Rodolphe-Ferdinand, 1726-1794. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 March 2	A.L. 2p.	III, 8.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
The return of bills from Congress would be more of a blow to the United States than the loss of Georgia. Question of the American Commissioners being allowed to draw upon French banks. (In French.) General physical description: A.L. 2p.
Alliance (Ship). Officers. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 March 3	L.S. 2p.	III, 9.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Brest. Complaining that Captain [Pierre] Landais has not paid them their wages and has not furnished sufficient provisions; the petitioners in great need of clothing. General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 March 26	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	III, 10.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Enclosing an account of Mr. [John D.] Schweighauser, which he has found among his papers. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Faynard, Jacques. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 March 29	L.S. 1p.	III, 11.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Has invented a powder for stopping hemorrhages both internal and external; invites him to be present at a trial of it, to be made before some members of the Academy of Surgery. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Tillet, Mathieu. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 April 7	A.L.S. 1p.	III, 12.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Invitation to dine with M. Amelot, President of the Académie des Sciences, on the day of the public meeting when Dr. Franklin will read one of the papers. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Boule, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 April 8	A.L.S. 3p.	III, 13.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Has taken money with which he was entrusted; begs Dr. Franklin to keep this confession secret; promises to repay the money in six months and to show his repentence by his future conduct. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de, 1723-1788. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 April 17	A.L.S. 2p.	III, 14.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Inviting him and his grandson to dinner on the 22d. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Lovell, James, 1737-1814. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 April 29	A.L.S. 3p.	III, 15	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Hopes that he has received his appointment as Minister Plenipotentiary to France. [Silas] Deane's recall necessary. Arthur Lee's destruction determined upon by a party in America. Urges him to write frequently to Congress in order to show that there is more than one man [Deane] in the universe who can please the Court of France. In the bitter discussions in America, Franklin has not escaped censure. (A. Copy.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Digges, Thomas Attwood, 1742-1821. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 May 18	A.L.S. 1p.	III, 16.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Gen, [Sir William] Howe's evidence yet before the House; likelihood of the Ministry abandoning the idea of America's subjugation. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Vergennes, Charles Gravier, Comte de, 1719-1787. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 June 1	A.L. 1p.	III, 17	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Versailles. Questions which must be answered before a passport can be issued for Messrs. [Sir William] Jones and [John] Paradise. (In French.) General physical description: A.L. 1p.
Hills, Stephen. Adams, Joseph. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 June 8	L.S. 2p.	III, 18.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Onboard the Alliance, L'Orient. Captain John Paul Jones has tried in vain to influence [Captain Pierre] Landais to do right; obliged to resign their position as officers, owing to the manner in which Captain Landais governs the ship. General physical description: L.S. 2p.
United States. Continental Congress. Committee of Foreign Affairs. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 June 13 - July 16	A.L.S. 4p.	III, 21	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Resolution of Congress, calling upon the Commissioners for information of their proceedings with [Pierre Augustin Caron de] Beaumarchais; sends journals and gazettes. Query whether no American privateer will retaliate on the coast of England for outrages committed by Great Britain on the American coast. General [Benjamin] Lincoln's militia did well in the attack on [General Augustine] Prevost. Signed: James Lovell. (In quadruplicte.) General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 June	L.S. 2p.	III, 19.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Enclosing Acts of Congress of June 5th and 10th by which Dr. Franklin is directed to pay certain sums to M. [Pierre Augustin Caron de] Beaumarchais for supplies purchased and sent to America. Signed: John Jay, Presid[en]t General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Vesey, Peter et al. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 July 8	L.S. 3p.	III, 20.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Released from an English prison, only to be recaptured and imprisoned by the French; beg to be sent home to their families in America. General physical description: L.S. 3p.
United States. Continental Congress. Committee of Commerce. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 July 21	L.S. 2p.	III, 22.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Requesting Dr. Franklin not to permit bills from Oliver Pollock, Continental Agent at New Orleans to be protested. Signed: Fra[ncis] Lewis. (In duplicate.) General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Lovell, James, 1737-1814. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 August 6, September 16	A.L.S. 4p.	III, 23	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Complains of the few letters received from him. [Silas] Deane's publication of December 5th, full of lies; believes he has ruined his chance of public usefulness. No longer any distinction in America between the Ministry and the people of England; from King to soot-boy they wish to say "Oak Colonies." (In triplicate.) General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 September 28	A.L.S. 1p.	III, 24.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Announcing the election of Samuel Huntington as President of Congress. Signed: Cha[rle]s Thomson, Sec[retar]y. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Vengeance (Ship). Officers. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 October 26	D.S. 1p.	III, 26.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
On board the Vengeance. Certifying to Captain [Pierre] Landais's refusal to obey orders. (In French. Copy.) General physical description: D.S. 1p.
Laurence, Henry et al. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 November 2	L.S. 2p.	III, 29.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Mill Prison, Plymouth. Complain of having been cruelly confined for over two years; appeal to him for relief. General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Freemasons. Loge des neuf sœurs (Paris, France). to Benjamin Franklin	1779 November 10	L.S. 1p.	III, 30.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Urging him to be present at their public fête; nothing else could give the meeting such éclat. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Digges, Thomas Attwood, 1742-1821. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 November 15	A.L.S. 1p.	III, 31	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
London. Introducing M. Fabroni and M. Fontana, two learned young Italian travellers. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
La Hure, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 November 15	Mem. 2p.	III, 32.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Passy. Tailor's bill receipted. (In French.) General physical description: Mem. 2p.
Cottineau, Dennis Nicholas, 1746-1808. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 November 24	L.S. 4p.	III, 33.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Complaining of the conditions on board the "Serapis"; equipments, food and irons for the prisoners lacking; the ship unseaworthy. (In French. Copy.) General physical description: L.S. 4p.
Digges, Thomas Attwood, 1742-1821. to Benjamin Franklin	1779 December 3	A.L.S. 3p.	III, 34.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Stepney. Moneys paid out for Dr. Franklin; cool attitude of Messrs. [John] J[ay] and [Arthur] L[ee]. American news in England; position of the British troops. Less talk of vigorously prosecuting the American war, in spite of Lord North's speech; report that "through the wicked machinations of Dr. Franklin, a very good understanding exists between Ireland and the Rebel Congress." Signed: "Donald Forbes" General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Chaumont, Jean-Pierre de, 1739-1783. to Benjamin Franklin	[1779 December]	A.L.S. 1p.	III, 37.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
From Chaumont, the Secretaire général des Hussards. Sends a petition from a German Prince, who wishes his name withheld until an answer is received. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 January 1	A.L.S. 2p.	IV, 1.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Description of the hats, shoes and hose to be purchased for Congress; desires to know what the uniform is to be. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 January 4	A.L.S. 1p.	XII, 14.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Directing him to apply to the French Court for aid in securing the exchange of Henry Laurens. Similar directions sent to John Jay. Signed: Sam[uel] Huntington, President. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 January 10	A.L.S. 3p.	IV, 4.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desiring information about the clothing for 15,000 men, which he is getting ready in accordance with the paln of Dr. Franklin and M. de Chaumont. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
France. Court of Admiralty. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 January 11, 12	A.D.S. 4p.	IV, 5.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Morlaix. Official report of invoicing and sealing the cargo of the British prize, Camden, taken by the American ship, Black Princess. [Extract from the minutes.] Signed: Le Ridelle. (In French.) General physical description: A.D.S. 4p.
France. Court of Admiralty. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 January 13	A.D.S. 3p.	IV, 6.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Morlaix. Testimony of Robert Storey concerning the capture of the English vessel, Camden, by the Black Princess. [Extract from the Court Record.] Signed: Le Ridelle. (In French.) General physical description: A.D.S. 3p.
France. Court of Admiralty. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 January 13	A.D.S. 3p.	IV, 7.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Morlaix. Testimony of Thomas Borch, a British prisoner, concerning the capture of the Camden by the Black Princess. [Extract from the Minutes.] Le Ridelle. (In French.) General physical description: A.D.S. 3p.
France. Court of Admiralty. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 January 13	D.S. 4p.	IV, 8.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Morlaix. Testimony of Abraham Needam concerning the capture of the Camden by the Black Princess. Signed: Le Ridelle. (In French.) General physical description: D.S. 4p.
France. Court of Admiralty. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 January 18	D.S. 3p.	IV, 9.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Morlaix. Concerning a protection from imprisonment of nine men and one cabin boy on board the Camden. Signed: Le Bitter, Interpreter. (In French.) General physical description: D.S. 3p.
France. Court of Admiralty. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 January 19	D.S. 3p.	IV, 10.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Morlaix. Testimony of John Hunt concerning the prize James and Thomas taken by the Black Prince. [Extract from the Minutes.] Signed: Ringuin, Griffin. (In French.) General physical description: D.S. 3p.
Rinquin, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 January 21	A.L.S. 1p.	IV, 11.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Morlaix. Sends the testimony concerning the capture of the James and Thomas by the Black Prince. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Chaumont, Jean-Pierre de, 1739-1783. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 January 27	A.L.S. 1p.	IV, 12.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Concerning the proposal of a German Prince to furnish a regiment of soldiers for the American service. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 February 1	A.L.S. 2p.	IV, 13.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Enclosing a letter from Captain [John] Manley, now in Mill Prison. Has drawn on M. [Le Ray] de Chaumont for money. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Rinquin, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 February 2	A.L.S. 1p.	IV, 14.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Sends the testimong concerning the capture of the English ship, "Comden," by the "Black Princess." (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 February 19	A.L.S. 4p.	IV, 15.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Business of shipping goods to America; orders of Congress concerning the clothing, conflict with the orders given by [Marquis de] la Fayette. General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.
Williams, John. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 February 26	A.L.S. 1p.	IV, 16.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Indignantly denies that he was in Communication with the British Government, while in England; wishes to go to America and share that fate of his countrymen. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 February 26	A.L.S. 4p.	IV, 17.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Begs Dr. Franklin to deny the report that his Uncle [John Williams] was in communication with the British Government while in London. Reported capture of six British transports bound from New York, with provisions for the gurison at Penobscot. General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.
Materre, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 February 29	A.L.S. 3p.	IV, 18.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Requesting news of Jacques Materre who sailed from Bordeaux on March 22, 1777, for the United States in order to enter the army. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 March 5	A.L.S. 1p.	IV, 19.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Introducing Mr. [George] Mason, [Jr.], of Virginia. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 March 7	A.L.S. 3p.	IV, 20.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Concerning the shipment of clothing to Rochelle. Requests a passage to America for his Uncle [John Williams] and for Mr. [Joseph] Gridley, whose health requires his return. Asks for the receipt for Crown Soap. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Alexander, William, 1729-1819. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 March 19	A.D.S. 2p.	IV, 21.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Certifying to being present at a conversation between Mr. [William] Pult[e]ney and Dr. Franklin, when the former made proposals for a reconciliation with America. (Copy.) General physical description: A.D.S. 2p.
Rousseau, Jean, 1724-1795. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 March 25	A.L.S. 3p.	IV, 22.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Writes on behalf of a person who wishes employment as Secretary. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 March 27	A.L.S. 2p.	IV, 23.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Concerning the terms agreed upon with M. [Le Ray] de Chaumont for shipping freight to America. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 March 30	A.L.S. 3p.	IV, 24.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Question of duties on goods sent to America. Desires a letter of recommendation to the President of the Congress for his Uncle [John Williams], who is about to sail, stating that he has not been employed by the English King since his commission in America, ten years ago; that he has been in France eighteen months and that Dr. Franklin wishes him to be received by his countrymen. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Sarsfield, Guy-Claude, Comte de, 1718-1789. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 March 31	A.L.S. 1p.	IV, 25.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desiring to know the whereabouts of a M. d'Orbrais, who went to America on a mission for Dr. Franklin; gave him a commission also, but has heard nothing from him. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 March 31	A.L.S. 4p.	IV, 26	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. The high esteem in which he holds both [Silas] Deane and Dr. Franklin; Considers the former a marty to the cause of America; his own embittering experience as a public officer. General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 April 6	A.L.S. 2p.	IV, 27.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Concerning the shipment of supplies a Brest. Report that the State of Maryland had taken some notice of him, as regards the management of their funds in England; desires further particulars. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Alliance (Ship). Officers. Degge, James Arthur. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 April 12	L.S. 2p.	IV, 28.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
On board the Alliance, L'Orient. Stating their destitute condition; have received neither wages nor prize-money; their debts unpaid, and the ship almost ready to sail. General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Nuter, Jacob. Alliance (Ship). Crew. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 April 14	L.S. 3p.	IV, 29.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
L'Orient. Petition to have their wages and prize-money paid in France, rather than in America. General physical description: L.S. 3p.
Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 April 18	L.S. 2p.	IV, 30.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Passy. Stating what rights the two privateers, the Monsieur and La Grandville have in the distribution of prizes. General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 April 18	A.L.S. 1p.	IV, 31.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Forwards a list of articles sent to Brest for shipment. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 April 22	A.L.S. 2p.	IV, 32.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
News from America, [General Sir Henry] Clinton has at last appeared in South Carolina. Fears for the fate of the Mercury which bore Dr. Franklin's despatches. The Farmers General to make an arrangement with the writer corcerning duties. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 May 6	A.L.S. 1p.	IV, 33.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Useless to send any more clothing to Brest, until transportation to America can be secured. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 May 10	A.L.S. 2p.	IV, 34.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Asking him to procure the exchange of a solitary English prisoner who was left out of the cartels. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Rousseau, Jean, 1724-1795. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 May 16	A.L.S. 2p.	IV, 35.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desires a reply to his former letter, enclosing a memorial on the subject of American Independence. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Arendt, Henry Leonard Philip, Baron d'. to Benjamin Franklin	[1780 Before May 18]	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	III, 35 and 36.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Wishes to be paid the 25 louis d'or promised him by Mr. William Lee, as per enclosed letter [Copy, 1p.] for purchasing supplies; has overstaid his furlough from his regiment in Virginia, in order to discharge this commission; begs Dr. Franklin to give him a line explaining the delay. (In French.) General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 May 19	L.S. 1p.	IV, 36	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Resolution concerning draft on Dr. Franklin and [John] Jay. Extract from the Minutes. Signed: James Lovell and W[illia]m Churchill Houston. General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 May 20	A.L.S. 4p.	IV, 37.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Discusses ways and means of shipping the supplies for the American army; poor quality of French shoes. Report from Philadelphia that up to March 18th, General [Sir Henry] Clinton had done nothing; the American force opposed to him numbered 7,000. General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 May 26	A.L.S. 2p.	IV, 38.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Objecting to the order of the French Government to pay export duties; desires such explanations made as will free him from payment. Capt. Kendrick, a prisoner, wishes his board paid so that he may return to America. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Alliance (Ship). Officers. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 May 31	L.S. 3p.	XII, 15.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
L'Orient. Asking for their wages and prize-money and requesting to have their ship sent back to America; begs to know the answer to Dr. Franklin's memorial to the Court of Denmark, concerning the prize-vessels. Regretting that Captain [Pierre] Landais is deprived of his command as his offense, as charged, reflects seriously upon his officers. General physical description: L.S. 3p.
Alliance (Ship). Crew. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 June 1	L. 3p.	XII, 16.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Sending an impudent paper, signed by 115 men of the Alliance, in which they demand their prize-money and Captain Pierre Landais's restoration to his command. General physical description: L. 3p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 June 5	A.L.S. 2p.	IV, 39.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Advising the purchase of a ship to carry the stores of America. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Degge, James Arthur. Alliance (Ship). Officers. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 June 7	L.S. 2p.	IV, 40.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Asking to have Captain [Pierre] Landais restored to the command of the Alliance. General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 June 9	A.L.S. 2p.	IV, 41.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Enclosing a petition from some French merchants who are charged with giving an erroneous estimate on tobacco shipped to them; desires him to sanction the petition and sent it to M. [Jacques] Necker. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Destouches, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 June 10	A.L.S. 1p.	IV, 42.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Transmits a copy of the Admiralty Proceedings upon the prizes "Le Pierre" and "L'Amité" taken by the American corsair, the "Black Prince." (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 June 14	A.L.S. 2p.	IV, 43.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Captain [John Paul] Jones gone to Paris with news of the revolution on board the Alliance. The Serapis to be sold; question of the French Govenment buying it and permitting it to be used to send supplies to America. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Landais, Peter. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 June 16	L.S. 2p.	IV, 44.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
L'Orient. Has resumed command of the "Alliance"; sends a copy of his commission to show that he is within his rights; asks for orders concerning the arms on board the "Alliance"; offers to execute any commissions for Dr. Franklin in America. General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 June 19	A.L.S. 1p.	IV, 45.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Introducing Dr. John Foulke and Mr. [George] Fox, of Philadelphia. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 June 21	A.L.S. 2p.	IV, 46.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Capt. [John Paul] Jones can regain the "Alliance" only be capture; question of transporting the 4,000 suits of clothes. Arrival of Marquis de la Fayette in Boston. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Vergennes, Charles Gravier, Comte de, 1719-1787. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 July 31	L.S. 1p.	IV, 47	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Versailles. Concerning the correspondence between himself and Mr. [John] Adams; desires it transmitted to Congress in order that they may judge of Mr. Adams' fitness for his present delicate mission. (In French. Copy.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Cottineau, Dennis Nicholas, 1746-1808. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 June-July	A.L. 5p.	IV, 48.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Concerning certain observations of John Paul Jones, printed in the Gazette of Amsterdam and Leyden, relative to the encounter between the American ships and the English frigates, the "Serapis" and the "Countess of Scarborough"; contradicts many of Jones's statements; condemns his plan of battle and his treatment of the wounded. (In French.) General physical description: A.L. 5p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 August 3	A.L.S. 2p.	IV, 49.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
No word from [Le Ray] de Chaumont concerning the purchase of the ship at Bordeaux. Promises to delay drawing bills as much as possible. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 August 28	A.L.S. 1p.	IV, 50.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Introducing Jeremiah Allen, of Boston. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 August 29	A.L.S. 2p.	IV, 51.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Introducing Mrs. William Blake, of South Carolina, and her children, and asking for passports to England for them. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Fournier, Simon-Pierre, 1751-1803. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 September 4	A.L.S. 2p.	IV, 52.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Asking him to appoint a convenient time to go and hear the organ. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 September 26	A.L.S. 3p.	IV, 53.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Detailed account of loading a ship at l'Orient with a cargo, including saltpetre, destined for America. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 September 28	A.L.S. 2p.	IV, 54.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Requesting a passport for George Moore, son of Philip Moore, of Philadelphia, who wishes to visit his grandfather in the Isle of Man. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 September 30	A.L.S. 3p.	IV, 55.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Question of how to transfer the saltpetre from St. Malo to l'Orient, for shipment on the "Breton." Capt. Samson returned without doing anything. Extravagant ideas about the money to be borrowed in Europe. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 October 7	A.L.S. 2p.	IV, 56.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Ship being loaded as quickly as possible. Desires the return of papers relative to the Spanish snow being recaptured by the "Hercules," Capt. [John] Carey. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Stiles, Ezra, 1727-1795. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 October 10	A.L.S. 3p.	IV, 57.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Newport. Sends drawings and descriptions of a new wheel for a grist mill, invented by Mr. Kelsy, of Connecticut. Spirited account of General [Benedict] Arnold's treason. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 October 13	A.L.S. 2p.	XII, 17 and 18.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
L'Orient. Description of a tremendous storm; his vessels unable to proceed to America for some time; the supplies for the United States to be carefully preserved; great courage displayed by the crew; enclosing an account of the storm, by the officers of the Ariel [2p.]. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 October 14	A.L.S. 1p.	IV, 58.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Introducing Mr. French, of Bordeaux. Anxious to hear of the great ship's arrival at l'Orient. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 October 17	A.L.S. 1p.	IV, 59.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Introducing M. Zoilcoffre, a Swiss, who has been for some time in America. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 October 17	A.L.S. 6p.	IV, 60.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Plan for utilizing the Massachusetts State ship, "Mars," now at Nantes. Desires advice concerning the Portuguese Captain who was taken by Capt. [Simon] Samson. News of [John Paul] Jones's disaster; this makes more goods to be shipped. General physical description: A.L.S. 6p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 October 19	A.L.S. 2p.	IV, 61.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Question of shipping the saltpetre. News of the check Gen. [Horatio] Gates has received. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 October 24	A.L.S. 3p.	IV, 62.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
M. [Le Ray] de Chaumont's failure to pay his bills imminent; the writer's own credit must be maintained at whatever cost; begs Dr. Franklin to see that all of his notes are promptly honored. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 October 31	A.L.S. 3p.	IV, 63.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Sorry that Dr. Franklin has the gout. The "Mars" soon to be loaded. All difficulties concerning the saltpetre to be removed. Promises to send accounts in a day or two. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Unidentified. to Benjamin Franklin	[1780] November 21	A.L. 2p.	IV, 64.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Question of the genuineness of certain bills. The heads of the British apparently turned by their success in South Carolina and by their acquisition of General [Benedict] Arnold; seven-eighths of them in favor of continuing the war; belief that the Americans will quarrel with their allies. Trail of an American, named [John] Trumbull, for treason; belief that he will be convicted merely because he is of the same rank as the late Major [John] André. General physical description: A.L. 2p.
Bondfield, John. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 December 9	L.S. 1p.	IV, 65	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Bordeaux. Invoice of fifty-six pieces of artillery shipped from Bordeaux to L'Orient on Dr. Franklin's order. General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 December 21	L.S. 1p.	IV, 66.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Orders concerning the release and exchange of Henry Laurens. Signed: S[amuel] Huntington, President. General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1780 December 30	A.L.S. 1p.	IV, 67.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Announcing the birth of a daughter. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Chaumont, Jacques-Donatien Leray de, 1725-1803. to Benjamin Franklin	[1780]	A.N. 1p.	IV, 68.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Computation of the cost of clothing 15,000 men. (In French.) General physical description: A.N. 1p.
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834. to Benjamin Franklin	1780	A.L.S. 1p.	IV, 70.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Sending him an "arrét" just received for their free ports. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Le Roy, Jean Baptiste, 1720-1800. to Benjamin Franklin	[1780]	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	IV, 71.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Asking his influence on behalf of Lieurenant-Colonel [Antoine Felix] Wuibert, of the American army, who has suffered imprisonment and hardship; his appointments never paid him. (In French.) General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Soulavie, Jean-Louis, 1752-1813. to Benjamin Franklin	1780	A.L.S. 2p.	IV, 72.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Has an unpublished work on the American Revolution, which has been praised by Comte de Vergennes. He sends Dr. Franklin a list of questions, and desires permission to publish his answers. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 January 4	L.S. 1p.	V, 1.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Enclosing an order of Congress [IV, 66] for the release and exchange of Henry Laurens. Signed: Sam[ue]l Huntington, President. (Copy.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 January 16	A.L.S. 1p.	V, 2 and 3.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Concerning a draft drawn by him on [Le Ray] de Chaumont and protested; money needed by him in case M. de Chaumont did not resume payment; his reputation as a merchant involved; enclosing list of his bills drawn on Dr. Franklin [1p.]. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 January 18	A.L.S. 2p.	V, 4.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Concerning a draft on Dr. Franklin given by him to M. Carier to replace certain drafts on [Le Ray] de Chaumont. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 January 25	A.L.S. 4p.	V, 5.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
[Le Ray] de Chaumont approaching bankruptcy; before this occurs advises the purchase from him of a goods ready for America. The ship at Bordeaux to be forced to go to l'Orient, General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 January 27	A.L.S. 3p.	V, 6.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Information received in a letter from Joseph Wharton, that Col. [John] Laurens is appointed Envoy Extraordinary to Paris, on Particular business only; Mr. [William] Palfrey coming as Consul-General of France. Prisoners captured by the Americans. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 February 1	A.L.S. 2p.	V, 7.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desiring to know what answer to make to the priosoners who are continually begging to be exchaged. Encloses a letter for M. [Jacques] Necker. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 February 4	A.L.S. 3p.	V, 8.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
The ship, " Marquis de la Fayette," not yet at l'Orient. The "Aurora" illegally detained at l'Orient, for freight charges. Glad [Le Ray] de Chaumont has resumed payment. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 February 9	A.L.S. 3p.	V, 9.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Concerning the arrest of Mark Anthony, the writer's black servant; encloses certificate of emancipation and asks that appliaction be made to the French Ministers to secure the relase. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 February 9	A.L.S. 1p.	V, 10.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Enclosing a letter just received by the brig "Sally"; the English fleet still in Gardiner's Bay [New York] and the French in Rhode Island. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 February 14	A.L.S. 2p.	V, 11.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Concerning a convey for the vessel "Marquis de la Fayette," which will soon be freighted for America. A consul much needed at Nantes, in order to enlist American seamen in the American service. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 February 29	A.L.S. 2p.	V, 13.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Concerning his protest against freight duty charged on the cargo of the "Aurora." Has his servant [Mark Anthony] back but is under bonds to send him away in six months; complains bitterly of the Procureur's attitude in this affair. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 March 2	L.S. 1p.	XII, 19.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Enclosing extracts from the minutes of Congress [February 27, 1781], and instructing Dr. Franklin to communicate them to the King of France. Signed: Sam[uel] Huntington, President. (In duplicate.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 March 6	L.S. 1p.	V, 15.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Sends a copy of an account [1p.] received from l'Orient, contradicting the reported mutiny of the Pennsylvania troops, as published by the English. General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Parke, Matthew. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 March 13	A.L.S. 2p.	V, 16.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
L'Orient. On behalf of the officers and men of the Alliance, urges the payment of the prize-money due them; the present Commander of the Alliance, [Captain John Barry], much liked. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 March 20	A.L.S. 3p.	V, 17.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
The ship, Marquis de Lafayette, ready to sail for America after the equinox; awaits Dr. Franklin's final orders as to her destination. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 April 2	A.L.S. 2p.	V, 18.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
The Marquis de Lafayette and the Alliance have just sailed; the despatches to be sent by the Aurora. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Deane, Silas, 1737-1789. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 April 15	A.L.S. 1p.	V, 19.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Encloses a letter from Mr. [Arthur] Lee; has promised that his board-bill shall be paid; would not trouble Dr. Franklin with this matter if his own circumstances were different. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 April 18	A.L.S. 4p.	V, 20.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Is coming to Passy. Recently travelled with [Thomas] Paine, the author of "Common Sense"; Paine's opinion of [Silas] Deane and [Arthur] Lee. Advantage of sending cloth to America to be made up into uniforms. General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.
Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 May 18	A.L.S. 2p.	V, 21.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Concerning an action which took place on May 2d between the French squadron and an English fleet, from St. Eustatius, of thirty-four merchant vessels, escorted by the "Vengeance" and other ships; twenty-two merchant vessels and two corsairs taken. (In French and English.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 June 6	L.S. 3p.	V, 22	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Announcing his appointment as Minister of Finance; undertakes the work at a great sacrifice of his domestic happiness; Dr. Franklin's support will be highly esteemed; aware that anyone in a high station must be subject to bitter attacks. General physical description: L.S. 3p.
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 June 8	L.S. 3p.	V, 23 and 24	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Concerning the choice of a firm to receive the money granted by France to the United States; in favor of selecting Messrs. Couteulx and Co. (In duplicate.) General physical description: L.S. 3p.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 June 14	D.S. 1p.	V. 25.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Resolution empowering Dr. Franklin to offer Lieut-Gen. [John] Burgoyne in exchange for the Honorable Henry Laurens. Signed: Cha[rle]s Thomson, Sec[retar]y. (Copy.) General physical description: D.S. 1p.
Tardy, Gabriel. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 June 19	A.L.S. 1p.	V, 26.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Nantes. News received of the escape of Captain [Gustavus] Cunningham and others from Mill Prison. On June 4th, twenty-four Americans entered the British service. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 July 5	L.S. 2p.	V, 27.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Empowering Dr. Franklin to offer Lieutenant General [John] Burgoyne in exchange for the Honorable Henry Laurens. Signed: Sam[uel] Huntington, President. General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Jenifer, Daniel of St. Thomas, 1723-1790. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 July 6	A.L.S. 2p.	V, 28.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Asking that the enclosed letter from Mr. Lowndes to his son, be forwarded to London. Dr. Franklin unanimously chosen Peace Commissioner; appointment of [Henry] Laurens unnecessary. (In duplicate.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Bache, Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 July 12	A.L.S. 1p.	V, 29.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Introducing the bearer, Major [David Salisbury] Franks, of the American Army, to Dr. Franklin's notice and friendship. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 July 13,14,19,21	L.S. 13p.	V, 32.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Deplorable state of the country's finances due to the use of paper money. Money needed to start a bank and a Mint. Mr. [John] Jay instructed to negotiate a large loan at Madrid. Unfair to ask France for more money. Desiring Dr. Franklin to confer with leading bankers in Paris as to organizing a National Bank in America. Advising that the money loaned by France should remain in that country. Attempts made by Congress to raise the value of paper money. (In duplicate.) General physical description: L.S. 13p.
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 July 14	A.L.S. 2p.	V, 30.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Desiring Dr. Franklin to sound some of the eminent bankers in Paris, as to the credit they are willing to give to a United States bank founded upon the enclosed plan. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 July 21	A.L.S. 3p.	V, 31.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
A plan by which British prisoners may be procured and exchanged for Americans. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Trumbull, Jonathan, 1710-1785. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 August 2	A.L.S. 1p.	V, 33.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Hartford. Sends money for the use of his son [Colonel John Trumbull], then a prisoner in London. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 August 4	A.L.S. 1p.	V, 34.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Sends letters for Dr. Franklin which arrived on the brig "Sally," from Rhode Island. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Bondfield, John. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 August 10	A.L.S. 3p.	V, 35	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Bordeaux. Purchase of cannon. Capture of a cutter in the Bay of Biscay, by two American privateers. An American vessel from Port-au-Prince chased on shore by a British vessel and totally wrecked. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 August 10	D.S. 1p.	V, 36 and 37.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Resolution appointing Robert R. Livingston Secretary for Foreign Affairs. Signed: Cha[rle]s Thomson, Sec[retar]y. (In duplicate.) General physical description: D.S. 1p.
Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 August 15	A.L.S. 3p.	V, 38.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Charles Street, [London]. Feels the calamities of the war and among them the discontinuance of his intercourse with Dr. Franklin; has desired his friendship for a long time. Concerning the reported application of Congress for the return of his friend, General [John] Burgoyne, to captivity in America; appeals to Dr. Franklin not to suffer this injustice to take place. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p. Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Burke's Speeches, II, p. 468.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 August 17	A.L.S. 1p.	V, 39.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Submits a proposal for the sale of arms; if he accepts the offer, asks to be appointed Agent. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Mauger et Compagnie. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 August 20	L.S. 3p.	V, 40.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Metz. Ready to ship a large amount of goods to the United States; beg that the French importation laws may be waived, in order to facilitate the shipment. Letter from Estris de Cornie endorsing this request. (In French. Copy.) A. E. urging that this request be granted. S. B[enjamin] Franklin. General physical description: L.S. 3p.
Oster, Madame ------. to Benjamin Franklin	[1781 September 1]	L.S. 3p.	V, 92.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desires his aid in finding and rejoining her husband. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 3p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 September 1	A.L.S. 2p.	V, 41.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desires a recommentation to M. de Fleury. Has tried to repay Dr. Franklin's favors by turning over business to Mr. [Richard] Bache's house. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Cottin fils et Jauge. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 September 4	L.S. 3p.	V, 42.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Threatened with the loss of an American bill; appeal to secure its payment. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 3p.
Besse, Jacques. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 September 5	A.L.S. 4p.	V, 43.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Technical letter from a young printer. Enthusiastic over a perpetual motion machine, which he is planning. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.
Montfort de Prat, Julius de, Comte. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 September 10	A.L.S. 2p.	V, 44.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Recommending Gourlet Duplessis; account of the good services he has rendered the United States; certificates from army officers enclosed. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Mallet, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 September 13	A.L.S. 2p.	V, 45.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
On his recommendation, trusted William Williams and Augustin Morice; both have departed without paying their room-rent; sends the bill to him for payment. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 September 13	A.L.S. 1p.	V, 46.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Introducing Wanton Casey, son of Silas Casey, of Rhode Island. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 September 14	L.S. 1p.	V, 47.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Commission to procure him certain books on the public account. General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Palteau de Veimerange, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 September 23	L.S. 1p.	V, 48.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Question of sending supplies to the Agent of Congress, in Boston. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
United States. Continental Congress. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 September 24	Mem. 2p.	V, 49.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Major Lomagne, of Col. [Charles] Armand's Legion, given an honorable discharge on account of illness. Testimony of Gen. Edward Hand, Baron von Steuben and Gen. [John Peter Gabriel] Muhlenberg to Major Lomagne's zeal and activity. (Copy.) General physical description: Mem. 2p.
Turgot, Étienne-François, 1721-1789. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 September 25	L.S. 2p.	V, 50.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Begging Dr. Franklin to secure from John Hancock an order for the shipment of certain seeds promised the writer by a Frenchman in Pennsylvania. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Deane, Silas, 1737-1789. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 October 2	A.L.S. 3p.	V, 51.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Explaining the matter of his expenses; wishes to demonstrate the rectitude of his conduct, and the justice of his demands on Congress; meets some of the accusations made. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Perregaux, J. F. (Jean-Frédéric), 1744-1808. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 October 3	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	V, 52.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Sending him a letter, entrusted to his care. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
O'Donnoghue, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 October 8	A.L.S. 3p.	V, 53.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Bruges. Desires information concerning a certain O'Donnoghue, born in Philadelphia; said to be a Catholic; question concerning the social and political standing of the American O'Donnoghues. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 October 10	A.L.S. 1p.	V, 54.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Introducing Foster March Penny and requesting a pass to London for him. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Petry, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 October 15	A.L.S. 2p.	V, 55.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Expressing his belief that his brother, who has gone to fight in America, will be worthy of Dr. Franklin's letters of recommendation. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Coffyn, Francis. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 October 16	A.L.S. 2p.	V, 56.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Money furnished American prisoners; letter from John Adams stating that no more prisoners must be sent to Amsterdam; question of where to send them. Enclosing a letter from Tho[ma]s Beer [2p.] who is destitute and wishes to emigrate to Ameirica. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Adams, John, 1735-1826. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 October 19	L.S. 2p.	V, 57.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Amsterdam. Thinks it is a mistake for American prisoners who have escaped from the British, to come to Holland; cites case of Mr. [Thomas] Beer. (Copy.) General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Gourlade and Moylan. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 October 22	L.S. 2p.	V, 58.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Question of drawing on Dr. Franklin for the payment of certain bills. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Virth, Madame ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 October 26	A.L.S. 2p.	V, 59.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Hesdin. Her husband embarks for America, under the orders of Commodore [Alexander] Gillon; the Commodore's promise to send her 60 livres per month; no money has been received; appeal to Dr. Franklin for aid. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Hancock, John, 1737-1793. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 October 27	A.L.S. 1p.	V, 60.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Boston. Introducing Mr. William Knox, brother of General [Henry] Knox. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Le Grand de Castelle, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 November 2	A.L.S. 3p.	V, 61.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desiring Dr. Franklin's advice as to removing his friend, Col. George Mercer of America, who is ill in a French inn; supposes that an order from Congress is necessary. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Madier, -----. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 November 4	A.L.S. 1p.	V, 62 and 63.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Offering to send goods to the United States, to be sold at the same price as in Francer encloses a memoir on the subject [3p.]. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Le Guen, Charles. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 November 7	A.L.S. 2p.	V, 64 and 65.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Morlaix. Appointed the agent of L'Heritier, Huigen and Co., to collect damages from the United States for the sale of the cargo of the Swedish ship, Victory, captured by the Alliance; encloses copy of his appointment [2p.]. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 November 7	1p.	V,66.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Resolution, directing the Secretary of Foreign Affairs to prepare a sketch of emblems of the United States—French Alliance to be inscribed upon the marble column at York [Town]. Attested copy S. Lewis R. Morris, Sec[retar]y. General physical description: 1p.
Amelunxen, M. J. von. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 November 9	L.S. 1p.	V, 67.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Herzebrock. Begs him to forward the enclosed letter to her brother, who is fighting under [General] Washington; if he is dead, wishes to know it in order to settle affairs of importance. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
La Chambre, ------, Chevalier de. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 November 11	A.L.S. 2p.	V, 68.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Caen. Acknowledging his letter of October 29, confirming the writer's good opinion of M. [Stephen] Gregory, Lieutenant of the United States Marines. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Adams, John, 1735-1826. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 November 12	L.S. 2p.	V, 69	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Amsterdam. Departure of the South Carolina, from Corunna on October 17th; Captain [William] Jackson and Mr. [John] Trumbull gone to America. The goods for the American army still at Amsterdam; desires to know if a part had better be sold to pay the freight on the remainder; the soldiers will need them during the winter. General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Knox, William, 1756-1797. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 November 19	A.L.S. 1p.	V, 70.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
On board L'Engageante, Groia. Sends a letter from George Hancock and one from John Temple, also American newspapers with account of [Lord] Cornwallis' surrender. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 November 22	A.L.S. 1p.	V, 71.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Introducing Mr. [Thomas] Barclay. Congratulations on the late glorious news. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 November 26	L.S. 11p.	V, 73.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Recommending a further loan from France and the maintaining of a French fleet on the American coast. Desiring to know if any of Mr. [Silas] Deane's letters to persons in America have been intercepted and published in Europe. (In quadruplicate.) General physical description: L.S. 11p. Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Diplom. Corresp. of the Am. Rev., Wharton, V, 4.
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 November 27	L.S. 2p.	XII, 20.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Instructions to Captain John Barry, of the frigate Alliance, concerning his future movements. General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 November 27	A.L.S. 1p.	V, 74.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Resolutions empowering Mr. [Robert] Morris to take into his hands all monies belonging to the United States. Signed: Geo[rge] Bond, Dep[ut]y Sec[retar]y. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
United States. Continental Congress. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 November 27 - 1782 September 23	D.S. 1p.	XII, 22 and 23.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Resolutions concerning Mr. [Robert] Morris' powers as Superintendent of Finance. Signed: Cha[rle]s Thomson, Sec[retar]y. (In duplicate.) General physical description: D.S. 1p.
Bache, Richard, 1737-1811. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 December 4	A.L.S. 1p.	V, 77.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Mr. [Silas] Deane's letters have ruined him in the opinion of his countrymen; some suspicion cast upon Dr. [Edward] Bancroft. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 December 4	L.S. 2p.	V, 78.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Office of Finance. Mr. [John] Ross's bills should be paid, not sent back protested. Payments made to M. [Ferdinand] Grand and to Mr. [William] Bingham. (In duplicate.) General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Cramer, Catherine de Wesselow. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 December 10	A.L.S. 3p.	V, 79.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Congratulating him upon the success of the American arms in Virginia. News of his grandson [Benjamin Franklin Bache]; question of his studies; gives him the same degree of care accorded to her own children. Concerning a position for Madame [Dorcas] Montgomery. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 December 10	3p.	V, 80.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Resolution directing the States to fill their quotas in troops by a certain date. Extract from the Minutes. S. Geo[rge] Bond, Dep[ut]y Sec[retar]y. Copy attested by L[ewis] R. Morris, Sec[retar]y. General physical description: 3p.
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 December 16	L.S. 3p.	V, 81 and 82.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Wilmington, a center of Toryism, evacuated, leaving the North Carolina tories to the mercy or resentment of their countrymen. Desiring a sketch for a memorial pillar to be erected at Yorktown. Encloses an ordinance of Congress prohibiting the importation of all British goods not captured. (In duplicate and triplicate.) General physical description: L.S. 3p. Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Diplom. Corresp. of the Am. Rev., Wharton, V, 53.
Bres de Dostraires, ------, Chevalier de. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 December 22	A.L.S. 3p.	V, 83.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Nice. Soliciting his aid for four young men who wish to enter the American Army; unknown to Dr. Franklin; gives references. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Jaume, Guillaume. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 December 23	A.L.S. 3p.	V, 84.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desires him to send his grandson [Benjamin Franklin Bache] to a Catholic Academy in which he is interested; describes the curriculum; Protestants frequently place their children in this school. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Bouroyan de Preuille, Madame ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1781 December 24	L.S. 1p.	V, 85.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
St. Martin. Begging that the enclosed letters may be forwarded to her grandson at Boston. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Barbeu Du Bourg, M. (Jacques), 1709-1779. to Benjamin Franklin	[1781]	A.L.S. 2p.	V, 86	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Affairs of M. Coder Purchase of canvas. A consulship in Normandy without pay for M. Grégoire. Exchange of the writer's nephew, taken prisoner by the English. Encloses a note for Mr. [John] Adams and a letter for M. [Mottin] de la Balme. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Court de Gébelin, Antoine, 1725-1784. to Benjamin Franklin	1781	A.L.S. 1p.	V, 87.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Thanking him for accepting an invitation to a meeting of the Lodge [des Neuf Soeurs]. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Grand, Rodolphe-Ferdinand, 1726-1794. to Benjamin Franklin	[1781]	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	V, 88.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Sending an extract from a letter from Mr. [Jonathan] Williams, [Jr.], of Nantes, concerning 6 per cent Congressional Bonds payable in 1781, and deposited with him. (In French.) General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Morellet, André, 1727-1819. to Benjamin Franklin	[1781]	A.L.S. 1p.	V, 89.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Sending him a part of his work upon the American Colonies. Leaves it to Dr. Franklin to say whether or not it shall be published. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Newenham, Edward, Sir, 1732-1814. to Benjamin Franklin	[1781]	A.L.S. 1p.	V, 90.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Encloses speeches of Mr. [Charles James] Fox. The London paper honored the writer by recording that he breakfasted with Mr. [Henry] Laurens. Enclosing resolutions of the Volunteer Corps, showing their contempt for the treachery of Mr. [Francis] Dobbs. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Nogaret, François Félix, 1740-1831. to Benjamin Franklin	[1781]	A.L.S. 1p.	V, 91.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Regretting that the missed his visit; accepts his invitation for Thursday. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Séqueville, François Pierre de, 1725-1793. to Benjamin Franklin	[1781]	Printed. 1p.	V, 93.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Announcement that the King will not see the Ambassadors on the day appointed. (In French.) General physical description: Printed. 1p.
Séqueville, François Pierre de, 1725-1793. to Benjamin Franklin	[1781]	Printed. 1p.	V, 94.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Notice to meet Comte de Vergennes, in order to discuss affairs. (In French.) General physical description: Printed. 1p.
Deane, Silas, 1737-1789. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 February 1	A.L.S. 23p.	VI, 1.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Ghent. A history of his past and present situation; question of his private letters being intercepted, in which he had criticized America's policy; defends his own statements; accuses Dr. Franklin of having used greater freedom in his political writings; question of his accounts. General physical description: A.L.S. 23p.
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 March 9	L.S. 1p.	VI, 2.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Enclosing a letter, in cipher, from Robert Morris. (In triplicate.) General physical description: L.S. 1p. Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Diplom. Corresp. of the Am. Rev., Wharton, V, 232.
Jackson, William. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 March 21	A.L.S. 3p.	VI, 3.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
His attachment to the United States has cost him his fortune; formerly conductor of the Public Ledger; in 1777, communicated to Mr. [William] Carmichael intelligence of the secret correspondence between [Comte de] Maurepas and Lord Mansfield. Is now visiting the Duchess of Kingston [Elizabeth Chudleigh], and may accompany her to the Court of St. Petersburg; desires to be of service to the United States. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Rousseaux, Jean. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 March 29	A.L.S. 2p.	VI, 4.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Refers to his two former letters and begs that his petition may be answered, and if possible, granted. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 April 8	L.S. 8p.	VI, 5.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Office of Finance. Money needed for purchasing supplies for the States; a further sum will have to be drawn on France; if necessary all French advances could be repaid at the end of the year; for this he pledges his personal honor. (In cipher, with translation.) General physical description: L.S. 8p.
Hilliard d'Auberteuil, Michel-René. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 April 13	A.L.S. 1p.	VI, 6.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Forwarding proof sheets and requesting the return of those previously sent. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 April 13	L. in 3d P. 1p.	VI, 7.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Announcing the date of his departure. (In French.) General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 April 17	L.S. 4p.	VI, 8.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Two million livres will need to be drawn on France; the Dutch loan will provide in part for the payment. (In cipher, untranslated.) General physical description: L.S. 4p.
Wright, John. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 April 19	A.L.S. 2p.	VI, 9.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
London. Introducing William Rawle, son of the late Francis Rawle, of Philadelphia. Failure of their old friends Brown, Collinson and Tritton; hopes Dr. Franklin loses nothing thereby. The new Ministry apparently determined to proceed on true Constitutional principles. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Thun, Ulrich, Baron de. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 April 22	A.L.S. 2p.	VI, 10 and 11.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Announcing the embezzlement, followed by the flight of the Ducal Cashier of Wurtemberg; reported as intending to secure Dr. Franklin's aid in passing to America; encloses a description of the offender, with a request for his apprehenson; a similar letter sent to the Chief of Police at Paris. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Hewson, Mary Stevenson, 1739-1795. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 May 1	A.L.S. 4p.	VI, 12.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Kensington. News of her son; her girl greatly pleased with Dr. Franklin's denunciation of stays. Her loss by the failure of Collinson's house. Description of a travelling coach fitted with [Thomas] Viny's wheels, if he wishes to buy one. General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.
Imbault, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 May 4	A.L.S. 3p.	VI, 13.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Orléans. Desiring information as to the best method of reaching America; has determined to emigrate there with his family. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Le Roux, C. J. (Charles). to Benjamin Franklin	1782 May 7	A.L.S. 2p.	VI, 14.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Versailles. Sends a book written by a man who saved his wife's life; he will find it full of valuable knowledge. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 May 7	D.S. 1p.	VI, 15.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Orders concerning the exchange of prisoners. Signed: Cha[rle]s Thomson, Sec[retar]y. (Copy.) General physical description: D.S. 1p.
Jay, John, 1745-1829. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 May 8	A.L.S. 1p.	VI, 16.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Madrid. Dr. Franklin's letters of the 22d and 23d ult. have determined him to come to Paris; the French Ambassador not averse to the step; the Count de Florida Blanca will refer the instructions intended for M. Del Campo to the Count d'Aranda at Paris. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Hilliard d'Auberteuil, Michel-René. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 May 10	A.L.S. 1p.	VI, 17.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Sending the proof of his new work [Essais historiques et politiques sur les Anglo-Américains]; his poor health has retarded the printing and prevented him paying his respects to Dr. Franklin. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 May 10	6p.	VI, 18.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Concerning the Dutch ship Berkenbos(ch); explains his actions regarding her. Prize-money still due the crew of the Bon Homme Richard. (Copy.) General physical description: 6p.
Hilliard d'Auberteuil, Michel-René. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 May 11	A.L.S. 1p.	VI, 19.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Sends proof-sheets; hopes that the third part of his work will be completed the following week. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Foulke, John, 1757-1796. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 May 12	A.L.S. 1p.	VI, 20.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Encloses Dr. Franklin's letter upon the insect Ephemera; copied it for Miss [Bethia] Alexander. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Bondfield, John. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 May 14	A.L.S. 1p.	VI, 21	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Bordeaux. Report that America has declared war against Portugal that six rich Brazil ships have been captured and that Capt. [John] Paul Jones is the hero; all Portuguese Captains at Bordeaux ordered to await instructions at Lisbon; the insurance of Portugal vessels raised. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Coffyn, Francis. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 May 16	L.S. 1p.	VI, 22.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paid for the passage to America of William Stevenson and George Cabot, who had been prisoners in England. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Hilliard d'Auberteuil, Michel-René. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 May 16	A.L.S. 1p.	VI, 23.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Asking the immediate return of the proof-sheets; sends more. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Hilliard d'Auberteuil, Michel-René. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 May 20	A.L.S. 1p.	VI, 24.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Sending proof-sheets. Returning the copy of the Acts of Congress. Much talk of peace; desire it greatly. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Price, Richard, 1723-1791. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 May 20	A.L.S. 1p.	VI, 25.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Newington Green. Introducing Messrs. Milford and Brown. Rejoices over the change of Ministry in England; thinks the prospect of peace improved thereby. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 May 22	L.S. 5p.	VI, 26.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Joy in America over the birth of the Dauphin. Firmness of the United States unshaken by England's conciliatory attitude. The people disappointed at the French fleet's departure the year before at a time when a month's stay would have releived either New York of Charleston. Question of an Exchange of Prisoners. (In triplicate.) General physical description: L.S. 5p. Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Diplom. Corresp. of the Am. Rev. Wharton, V, 434.
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 May 23	L.S. 3p.	VI, 27.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Office of Finance. Gives his reasons for requesting that none of the six millions appropriated by the French for the use of the United States, be applied to the payment of M. [Pierre Augustin caron de] Beaumarchais's claim. General physical description: L.S. 3p.
Nogaret, François Félix, 1740-1831. to Benjamin Franklin	[1782] May 24	A.L.S. 4p.	VI, 28.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Concerning his wife's desire to have painted a medallion of Dr. Franklin, with permission to wear it pendant from her collar. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.
Barclay, David, 1729-1809. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 May 27	A.L.S. 1p.	VI, 29.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Sending by Baron Dimsdale two attempts on the character of their late valuable friend, Dr. [John] Fothergill. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 May 28	D.S. 2p.	VI, 30.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Resolution relative to settling the accounts of the public servants of the United States, in Europe. Signed: Cha[rle]s Thomson, Sec[retar]y (Copy.) General physical description: D.S. 2p.
Meurice, A.. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 May 30	A.L.S. 3p.	VI, 31.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Abbeville. Sends a sample of his wonderful curative powder; heals wounds readily and keeps the ranks of an army from being depleted. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 May 30	A.L.S. 9p.	VI, 32, 33 and 34.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Question of the prize-money due Captain [John] Paul Jones and his men. Powers injured by America should never appeal to France. The hanging of Captain Huddy by the the British and retaliation by General Washington. High opinion of the Marquis de Lafayette. (In triplicate.) General physical description: A.L.S. 9p. Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Diplom. Corresp. of the Am. Rev., Wharton, V, 461.
Nogaret, François Félix, 1740-1831. to Benjamin Franklin	[1782 May]	A.L.S. 2p.	VI, 35 and 36.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desiring Dr. Franklin to support his application for the position of reader to the Due de Berry; enclosing a copy of a letter from M. Amelot to the Marquis de Sérent endorsing his request [1p.]. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Jaubert, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 June 4	A.L.S. 1p.	VI, 37.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Dunkirk. Asking for a letter of marque against Portugal. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Fizeaux, Grand, et Compagnie. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 June 6	L.S. 1p.	VI, 38.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Amsterdam. Have drawn on him for money owed by Mr. John Adams, crediting the same to the account of the United States. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Alexander, Bethia, 1757-1839. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 June 9	A.L.S. 2p.	VI, 39.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Owing to the plague all the plans of the Philosophical Society of Toulouse are abandoned; Dr. Franklin therefore relieved from his part in the ceremonies. Reminds him of his promise to call on the Comtesse de la Marck. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Hilliard d'Auberteuil, Michel-René. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 June 9	A.L.S. 2p.	VI, 40.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Acknowledging his corrections of American Geographical names; thanking him for information concerning Chadd's [Ford]. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Du Perier, Alard. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 June 12	A.L.S. 3p.	VI, 41.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Grenoble. Desires to emigrate to America, with his eight children; believes the absence of luxury there would enable him to live more cheaply than in France; asks for letters of introduction. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Favi, Francesco. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 June 15	A.L.S. 1p.	VI, 42.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Sends a book and a letter from M. Ingen Housz; will take charge of any reply. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Hilliard d'Auberteuil, Michel-René. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 June 17	A.L.S. 1p.	VI, 43.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Sends proof-sheers; desires their return as soon as possible. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Van den Yver and Co.. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 June 18	L.S. 1p.	VI, 44.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desiring letters of recommendation for Henri van Eupen, merchant at Antwerp, who is about to send a vessel to Philadelphia, under the Imperial flag. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Beaumarchais, Pierre Augustin Caron de, 1732-1799. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 June 21	L. in 3d P. 1p.	VI, 45.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Concerning a letter received from [Le Ray] de Chaumont relative to Mr. [Augustin?] Morice. (In French.) General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 June 22	A.L.S. 1p.	VI, 46.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Introducing Mr. Tardy, of his counting house, who can give Dr. Franklin full information of affairs at Nantes. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 June 23	L.S. 3p.	VI, 47 and 48.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia The people determined to make no peace in which their alliance with France is not included. Concerning the pension of [Lieutenant Colonel Louis] Tousard. Case of the brigantine, Ersten. Question of Dr. Franklin's expenses. (In duplicate.) General physical description: L.S. 3p. Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Diplom. Corresp. of the Am. Rev., Wharton, V, 501.
Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 June 24	A.L.S. 3p.	VI, 49.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Birmingham. Having at last got sunshine, is prosecuting his experiments; these are inconsistent with M. [Antoine Laurent] Lavoisier's supposition that there is no such thing as phlogiston. Is sorry that peace is so long delayed and hopes soon to see Dr. Franklin in England. (Fac-simile by American Photo-Lithographic Co., N. Y., in duplicate.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Hilliard d'Auberteuil, Michel-René. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 June 25	A.L.S. 2p.	VI, 50.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Delighted with his approbation of his Remarks on the Treaties between the United States and France; these same observations severely condemned by the Department of Foreign Affairs. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
B. Gannan and Zoon. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 June 25	L.S. 3p.	VI, 51.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Ostend. Offering to carry to Philadelphia, despatches, good or other effects. A.E. by Dr. Franklin. "Refused." General physical description: L.S. 3p.
Poreau and Company. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 June 27	L.S. 2p.	VI, 52.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Dunkirk. Reminding him of his promise to secure the exchange of Captain Christopher Codner, an American, who had suffered much in English prisons. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Klinglin, Abbé ------ de. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 June 29	A.L.S. 1p.	VI, 53.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Desiring a letter of recommendation for a merchant named La Coste, who is going to Philadelphia. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Keay, Philip. to Benjamin Franklin	[1782 June]	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	II, 96.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Enclosing an account of an accident in Philadelphia; the lightning-rods upon the house were certainly put up subsequent to the accident. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Alexander, Bethia, 1757-1839. to Benjamin Franklin	[1782] July 3	A.L.S. 3p.	VI, 54.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
St. Germain. Announcing a party of people who will wait upon him at Passy. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
La Coste, ------ de. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 July 4	L.S 1p.	VII, 1.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Thanking Dr. Franklin for the leter he wrote in her husband's behalf. (In French.) General physical description: L.S 1p.
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 July 5	L.S. 1p.	VII, 2.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Transmitting a letter from Congress to the King of France, and a resolution [1p.] on the subject of Mr. William Lee's demands. (In triplicate.) General physical description: L.S. 1p. Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Diplom. Coresp. of the Am. Rev., Wharton, V, 595.
Buyck, Pieter. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 July 7	L.S. 3p.	VII, 3.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Gand. Enclosing a letter for Mr. [Henry] Laurens. Has a number of bills on Tho[ma]s Barelay and Commodore [Alexander] Gillon, for goods furnished in Holland for the United States; question of their payment. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 3p.
Vaughan, Benjamin, 1751-1835. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 July 9	A.L.S. 3p.	VII, 4.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
London. Introducing Mr. Benjamin Savage, a young Jewish Tory from South Carolina; lacks nothing except conversion by Franklin. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 July 10	A.L.S. 2p.	VII, 5.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Birmingham. Introducing an English traveller. Late experiments interrupted by cloudy weather; the political sky also overcast. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Auzoüer, ----- Carroll, Marquise d'. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 July 12	A.L.S. 2p.	VII, 6.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Sending a letter to be forwarded to Mr. [Charles] Carroll. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Paradise, John, 1743-1795. Jones, William, 1746-1794. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 July 15	L. in 3d P. 1p.	VII, 7.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Reminding him of the letter he promised them; hope to pay their respects to him upon their return from America. General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.
Beauquesne, ------ de. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 July 17	A.L.S. 2p.	VII, 8.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Account of his imprisonment by the English, and subsequent shipwreck; has in his care a fifteen year old daughter; begs for aid. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Hewson, Mary Stevenson, 1739-1795. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 July 19	A.L.S. 4p.	VII, 9.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Kensington. Introducing Dr. [John] Shuttleworth. Account of the struggle to support herself made by Mrs. Wilkes; chance of an opening for her to teach English in France. Acknowledging the book he sent her; praises Madame de Genlis but detests her sophistry, especially with regard to suckling and stays; delighted with Madame de Forbach's little piece. General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.
Durival, Jean-Baptiste Luton, 1725-1810. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 July 21	L.S. 1p.	VII, 10.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Versailles. Desiring his seal in order to affix it to the Convention agreed upon between him and Comte de Vergennes on July 16th. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Hüllmandel, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 July 22	A.L.S. 2p.	VII, 11.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Requesting Dr. Franklin to grant an interview to a friend of his, who has made an important discovery in physics. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Stevenson, Margaret. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 July 24	A.L.S. 3p.	VII, 12.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
London. News of mutual friends. Desires to see him once again before she dies. A.E. by Dr. Franklin. Noting her death on Jan. 1, 1783. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Hunter, James, 1746-1788. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 July 29	A.L.S. 1p.	VII, 13	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Richmond, Virginia. Enclosing a letter for Mrs. [Isabella] Strange, and apologizing profusely for troubling him. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Nogaret, François Félix, 1740-1831. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 July	A.L.S. 1p.	VII, 14.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Acknowledging with every mark of gratitude and pleasure his gift of his medallion portrait. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Chaimleÿ, George. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 August 7	A.L.S. 2p.	VII, 15.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Brest. Escaped from a British prison; asks for money to enable him to return to Boston; his uncle, Dr. Chaimleÿ, will repay it. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Bassi, Antonio Benedetto. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 August 8	A.L.S. 3p.	VII, 16.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Two years before sent him his work entitled "Observations surles Poêtes Italiens"; has been ill since then and unable to work; applies to him as a patron of literature, for pecuniary assistance. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 August 9	A.L.S. 3p.	VII, 17.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Introducing [Pierre Marie Auguste] Broussonet. Has never entered the doors of the House of Commons; congratulates himself on escaping many weary hours. Hopes for peace on such terms as will be advantageous to both parties. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 August 9	A.L.S. 6p.	VII, 18,19 and 20.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Concerning the negotiations for peace. Importance of the fisheries. Spanish claims. Transmitting money for salaries of Franklin, Jay, Adams, Carmichael, Dana and Dumas. (In triplicate; partly in cipher.) General physical description: A.L.S. 6p. Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Diplom. Corress. of the Am. Rev., Wharton, V, 652.
Destouches, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 August 10	A.L.S. 4p.	VII, 21.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Asking that Capt. Bennet Negus be released from Mill Prison and given the command of the "Franklin." (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.
Bland, Theodorick, 1742-1790. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 August 11	A.L.S. 1p.	VII, 22.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. At the request of James Hunter, begs him to deliver the enclosed letter to Mrs. [Isabella] Strange. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Lomagne-Tarride, Jean, Vicomte de. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 August 12	A.L.S. 5p.	VII, 23 and 24.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Account of his five campaigns in America, his capture by the English and his subsequent shipwreck; desires a loan of money and a position in the French army. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 5p.
Puchelberg, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 August 17	L.S. 2p.	VII, 25.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Informed by M. [John D.] Schweighauser that his account against the "Alliance" has been allowed by Congress; desires to know when it will be paid. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Shuttleworth, John. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 August 17	A.L.S. 1p.	VII, 26.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
His servant will wait for the promised papers, and for any letters Franklin may commit to his care. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Ferriere, ------ de. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 August 26	A.L.S. 3p.	VII, 27.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Concerning the capture of a vessel, containing his household goods, first by the English and then by the French; only able to reclaim his goods after paying an exhorbitant sum; appeals to Dr. Franklin for redress. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Vaux, Charles Grant, Vicomte de. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 September 2	A.L.S. 1p.	VII, 28.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Complains bitterly of receiving no reply to his petition; asks for an interview; lost a fortune supporting the American cause. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 September 3	D. 1p.	VII, 29.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Resolution to give the ship "America" to the King of France to replace the "Magnifique," lost in the harbor of Boston. (Copy.) General physical description: D. 1p.
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 September 5	L.S. 3p.	VII, 30, 31 and 32.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Censuring all the American Agents for their remissness in writing. Possible evacuation of Charleston. Loss of the French ship, Magnifique. Matters to be remembered when negotiating peace with Great Britain. Loan from France necessary. (In triplicate; partly in cipher.) General physical description: L.S. 3p. Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Diplom. Corresp. of the Am. Rev., Wharton, V. 696.
Lenoir, Jean-Charles-Pierre, 1732-1807. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 September 6	L.S. 1p.	VII, 33.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Enclosing passports for Mr. Harford and his son, for London, and for Mr. Hill, for Spain. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Mesny, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 September 6	A.L.S. 1p.	VII, 34.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Concerning Dr. Franklin's promise to pay for one hundred copies of M. de la Faye's work, after they should have been sold in America; begs for information of their sale. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Lamarque, Fabre, et Cie. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 September 10	A.L.S. 3p.	VII, 35.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
M. [Alexander] Gillon's departure for America, without repaying the money advanced him by their firm; this omission has seriously embarrassed them; apply to Dr. Franklin for assistance. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Lamarque, Fabre, et Cie. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 September 10	A.L.S. 2p.	VII, 36.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Transmitting a statement of their receipts and disbursements on account of the United States. Copy of a letter [1p.] from Commodore [Alexander] Gillon relative to the payment of their debt by South Carolina. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Dubois, Jeanne. La Morlon, Mademoiselle ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 September 12	L.S. 2p.	VII, 37.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
L'Orient. Money due them for supplies furnished the officers and seamen of the Bon Homme Richard, the Pallas and the Alliance; ask him to see that the bill is paid. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 September 13	A.L.S. 4p.	VII, 38, 39, 40 and 41.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Safe arrival of two vessels from Holland bringing the goods left by Commodore [Alexander] Gillon. Desperate need of money. Mr. [Thomas] Paine's work addressed to Abbé Raynal. Resolutions of Congress. (In quadruplicate. Duplicate copy has a postscript.) General physical description: A.L.S. 4p. Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Diplom. Corresp. of the Am. Rev., Wharton, V, 726.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 September 14	D.S. 1p.	VII, 42.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Resolutions concerning the proposal loan. Signed: Cha[rle]s Thomson, Sec[retar]y. (Copy.) General physical description: D.S. 1p.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 September 14, 23	D.S. 1p.	XII, 24.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Resolves relative to proposed European loans. Signed: Cha[rle]s Thomson, Sec[retar]y. General physical description: D.S. 1p.
Leroy, Alphonse Louis Vincent Antoine, 1747-1816. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 September 16	A.L.S. 1p.	VII, 43.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Begging him to forward a letter to Boston. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 September 17	A.L.S. 2p.	VII, 44.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Announcing the birth of a seven months' daughter—a new American citizen; likens this premature delivery to the premature outbreak of the Revolution; thinks of naming the child Virginia. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 September 18	L.S. 2p.	VII, 45, 46, 47 and 48.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Refusal of Congress to accept Mr. [Henry] Laurens's resignation; alterations made in Dr. Franklin's powers. Need of money. (In quadruplicate; partly in cipher.) General physical description: L.S. 2p. Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Diplom. Corresp. of the Am. Rev., Wharton, V, 743.
Dartmouth College. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 September 24	A.L.S. 4p.	VII, 49.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Introducing Mr. John Wheelock, President of the University, and Mr. James Wheelock, and begging him to further the cause of their trip to Europe. Signed: Besa Woodward, Secretary. General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.
Marcel, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 September 29	A.L.S. 1p.	VII, 50.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Application for work by a surgeon, who had been made prisoner and thereby lost everything. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Rolland Frères. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 October 2	L.S. 3p.	VII, 51.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Marseilles. Concerning the arrival of an American vessel with a cargo of tobacco; their efforts to obtain a good sale for it. Possible that their large woolen manufactory in Languedoc may furnish some goods useful to the Americans. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 3p.
Josselin, Laurent. to Benjamin Franklin	[1782 October 5]	L. in 3d P. 1p.	IV, 69.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Has lost his position in the Royal Arsenal at Marseilles; anxious to secure work with the army in America. (In French.) General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.
Vicq-d'Azyr, M. (Félix), 1748-1794. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 October 5	A.L.S. 1p.	VII, 52.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Introducing Mr. Laurent Josselin, who wishes to go to America. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 October 6	A.L.S. 2p.	XII, 25	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Warwick, Rhode Island. Has not heard from him for two years and a half; sorry if the politeness of the French ladies has lessened his old American acquaintances in his esteem. Death of her granddaughter; other family news. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Williams, Moore, and Company. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 October 9	L.S. 1p.	VII, 53.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
L'Orient. Arrival of the American vessel Cicero with two prizes; thirty French prisoners on one of the prizes set free without an order from Dr. Franklin. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Coulougnac de Côte Belle, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 October 11	A.L.S. 3p.	VII, 54.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desiring a letter of recommendation to the Governor of Virginia, that he may obtain his assistance in collecting a debt. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Camusat, Frères, et C. Lerouge. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 October 12	A.L.S. 3p.	VII, 55.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desiring to know the commercial standing of Jean André Stockolm, recently established in Nantes, and reported to be known to him. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Castella, Charles de, 1737-1823. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 October 12	A.L.S. 1p.	VII, 56.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Requesting a private interview and asking that his name be kept secret. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Brantsen, Gerard, 1735-1809. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 October 15	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	VII, 57.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Sending a letter from Prof. Ingen Housz, and offering to deliver the reply. (In French.) General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Soulavie, Jean-Louis, 1752-1813. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 October 21	L.S. 2p.	VII, 58.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Acknowledging the "Observations" which will appear in his next volume. Desires Dr. Franklin to recommend him for the vacancy in the Académie des Sciences. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Williams, Moore, and Company. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 October 21	L.S. 1p.	VII, 59.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
L'Orient. Transmitting a receipt from the Commandant of L'Orient for prisoners of war delivered to him. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Camusat, Frères, et C. Lerouge. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 October 23	A.L.S. 2p.	VII, 60.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Troyes. Desiring his opinion as to the amount of credit that can safely be accorded to Mr. [Jean André] Stockolm. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Gavin, David. Davies, John. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 October 26	A.L.S. 2p.	VII, 61.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Bordeaux. Were private passengers on board an English ship; captured and brought to a French prison; wish either to be released or exchanged; have with them an orphan child of three years, George Lewis, whose father died in prison. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 November 1	A.L.S. 1p.	VII, 62.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Mrs. Williams not well enough for him to leave at once for Passy; hopes to see Dr. Franklin in a few days. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Bayard, François-Louis, 1748-1814. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 November 6	A.L.S. 1p.	VII, 63.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Requesting his signature to a claim against the State of Georgia. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 November 9	L.S. 5p.	VII, 64, 65 and 66.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. America's European policy. Concerning the exchange of prisoners. Affair of Mr. [Henry] Laurens. Execution of [Captain] Huddy [of New Jersey]; retaliation only prevented by the interference of their Majesties. Election of Mr. [Elias] Boudinot [as President of the Congress]. (In triplicate.) General physical description: L.S. 5p. Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Diplom. Corresp. of the Am. Rev. Wharton, V, 871.
Morris, Lewis Richard, 1760-1825. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 November 11	A.L.S. 2p.	VII, 67.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Sends Dr. Franklin's salary; desires to know what allowance he made his private Secretary. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Arendt, Henry Leonard Philip, Baron d'. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 November 15	A.L.S. 1p.	VII, 68.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Concerning his claims on Mr. Robert Morris; asks that they may be paid to the Prussian Minister at Paris. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Destombes Frères. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 November 15	A.L.S. 1p.	VII, 69.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Enclosing a letter to be forwarded to Mr. [Matthew] Ridley of Baltimore; sends sample; of goods and request at recommendation. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Espagnac, Jean Baptiste Joseph Damazit de Sahuguet, Baron d', 1713-1783. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 November 19	L. in 3d P. 1p.	VII, 70.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Obliged, owing to illness, to decline his invitation to dinner. (In French.) General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 November 21	L.S. 4p.	VII, 71, 72 and 73.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. [Thomas] Jefferson added to the Peace Commission; England's attitude towards peace Necessity of retaining the logwood trade in Jamaica. Mr. Joel Batlow proposes having his own poems printed. (In triplicate.) General physical description: L.S. 4p. Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Diplom. Corresp. of the Am. Rev., Wharton,VI, 66.
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 November 27	L.S. 2p.	VII, 74.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Concerning the relations of Lamarque and Fabre with Mr. [Alexander] Gillon. Opportunity for Dr. Franklins grandson to open a correspondence with the Office of Finance. (In duplicate.) General physical description: L.S. 2p. Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Diplom. Corresp. of the Am. Rev., Wharton, VI, 85.
Valmont-Bomare, M. (Jacques Christophe), 1731-1807. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 November 29	A.L.S. 1p.	VII, 75.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Regrets having been prevented from calling during Dr. Franklin's recent illness; begs him to be present at the opening lecture of his course. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 December 3	A.L. 1p.	VII, 76, 77 and 78.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. The British on the point of leaving Charleston, and the French troops soon to embark. (In cipher; in triplicate.) General physical description: A.L. 1p. Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Diplom. Corresp. of the Am. Rev., Wharton, VI, 102.
Lanoix, L.. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 December 10	L.S. 3p.	VII, 79.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Offers to give one half the capacity of his ship, for the transportation of goods to America. Asks for a passport and letters to American commercial houses. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 3p.
Thun, Ulrich, Baron de. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 December 14	A.L.S. 2p.	VII, 80.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Concerning the payment of a sum of money of Richard Bache by Mr. [Christian] Schneider of Germantown; appeal of Mr. Auer to have this sum transmitted to the widow Hoeckl[er]in in Ebingen. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Pierres, Philippe-Denis, 1741-1808. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 December 14	A.L.S. 2p.	VII, 81.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Recommending M. Saudot to Dr. Franklin's generosity. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Parent de Bellehache, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 December 18	A.L.S. 2p.	VII, 82.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Reminds him of his friendship for the writer's father, and asks for aid. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Penet, Pierre. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 December 21	L.S. 1p.	VII, 83.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Regrets that his creditors have been annoying Dr. Franklin; has assured them that Dr. Franklin has nothing to do with his engagements. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Barclay, David, 1729-1809. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 December 27	A.L.S. 4p.	VII, 84.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Dr. [John] Fothergill's biography being written by Dr. [John Coakley] Lettsom, a physician of London; desires his advice as to inserting in the work, the paper entitled "Basis of a Plan of Reconciliation, etc." Religions scruples of Friends in Pennsylvania. General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.
Enore, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 December 28	L.S. 1p.	VII, 85.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Concerning the payment of certain bills. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 December 30	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	VII, 86.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Inviting Dr. Franklin to dine with him on January 2d. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. to Benjamin Franklin	1782 December 31	L. 2p.	VII, 87.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Instructions for negotiating peace. (In untranslated cipher.) General physical description: L. 2p.
Favier, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1782	A.L.S. 1p.	VII, 88.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Begs for a written statement which will give the lie to the calumnies against him circulated by his enemies. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Loose, Jean-Baptiste de. to Benjamin Franklin	[1782]	L.S. 3p.	XII, 26.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
His intention to ship supplies to America; desires letters which will give him free access to certain American ports. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 3p.
Williams, Moore, and Company. to Benjamin Franklin	1782	L.S. 1p.	VII, 90.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Enclosing papers relative to the capture of a prize-ship by an American vessel. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Bache, Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808. to Benjamin Franklin	1783 January 1	A.L.S. 3p.	VIII, 1.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Recounting in detail the doings of the little Baches. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813. to Benjamin Franklin	1783 January 2	L.S. 3p.	VIII, 2, 3 and 4.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Departure of the French army. [Thomas] Jefferson about to sail for France. Encloses Resolutions of Congress; finances still in great distress. (In triplicate.) General physical description: L.S. 3p. Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Diplom. Corresp. of the Am. Rev., Wharton, VI, 192.
Le Roy, Jean Baptiste, 1720-1800. to Benjamin Franklin	1783 January 3	A.L.S. 1p.	VIII, 5.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Introducing a man from Dunkirk and congratulating him on the bright prospect for America. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Dutartre, Antoinette-Thérèse Melin. to Benjamin Franklin	1783 January 4	A.L.S. 1p.	VIII, 6.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Begs him not to forget her in 1783, as he did in 1782; prevented seeing him in Passy owing to his being engaged at the time; urges him to dine with her. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813. to Benjamin Franklin	1783 January 6	L.S. 7p.	VIII, 7 and 8.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. [Thomas] Barclay's objection to the Convention relative to Consuls. Question of a further French loan, and of restoring confiscated property. Importance of retaining the fisheries. Question of salaries. Important happenings in America. (In duplicate.) General physical description: L.S. 7p. Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Diplom. Corresp. of the Am. Rev., Wharton, VI, 198.
Johonnot, Samuel Cooper, 1768-1806. to Benjamin Franklin	1783 January 29	A.L.S. 1p.	VIII, 9.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Geneva. Thanking him for past favors and congratulating him upon the conclusion of peace. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Accademia delle scienze di Torino. to Benjamin Franklin	1783 July 28	A.L.S. 2p.	VIII, 26.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Turin. Inviting him to become an honorary member of their Society. Signed: J. F. Cigna, [Secretary]. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820. to Benjamin Franklin	1783 August 25	A.L.S. 3p.	VIII, 27.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Sorry that his copy of the Transactions of the Royal Society has been delayed; the Society anxious to hear of the balloon experiments of M. [Joseph Michel] Montgolfier and his competitor. Gen. Washington compared to Cincinnatus. Hopes that Dr. Franklin can soon leave politics for philosophy. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Grand, Rodolphe-Ferdinand, 1726-1794. to Benjamin Franklin	1783 September 29	L.S. 2p.	VIII, 29.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Acknowledging a sum of money to be placed to Dr. Franklin's credit. (In parallel, French and English.) General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Robespierre, Maximilien, 1758-1794. to Benjamin Franklin	1783 October 1	A.L.S. 2p.	VIII, 30.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Arras. His successful plea for the repeal of a sentence abolishing lightning rods; his speech upon that occasion printed; sends a copy to the illustrious inventor of the lightning rod. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Ducarne de Blangy, Jacques-Joseph. to Benjamin Franklin	1783 October 3	A.L.S. 2p.	VIII, 31.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Hirson. Incensed at Dr. Franklin daring to call his balloon an infant just coming to birth; certain that if the balloon had been invented earlier, Gibraltar would have been taken; several trips made from Calais to Dover. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Ducarne de Blangy, Jacques-Joseph. to Benjamin Franklin	1783 October 7	A.L.S. 10p.	VIII, 32.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Experiments in aerial navigation; practical value of balloons; questions of height and distance. Observations on bees. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 10p.
Saussure, Horace Bénédict de, 1740-1799. to Benjamin Franklin	1783 October 10	A.L.S. 3p.	VIII, 33.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Acknowledging a copy of the Constitutions of the United States. Sends essay on hygrometry. Landriani, Professor of Physics of Milan, deputed by the Austrian Government to have lightning rods erected on all public buildings in Austrain Lombardy; also to write such an essay as shall show the people the utility of the rods; desires data as to the use of lightning rods in America. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Deane, Silas, 1737-1789. to Benjamin Franklin	1783 October 19	A.L.S. 5p.	VIII, 34.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
London. Defends himself against the charges of intimacy with Benedict Arnold, and of furnishing Lord Sheffield with most of the facts and principles in his recent work on the Commerce [of the United States]. General physical description: A.L.S. 5p.
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820. to Benjamin Franklin	1783 November 7	A.L.S. 3p.	VIII, 35.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
At a meeting of the Royal Society, he read Dr. Franklin's two recent letters on balloon experiments in Paris; the Society hailed with delight his return to philosophical pursuits; desires to know whether he would choose to have these letters printed in the Philosophical Transactions. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Deane, Silas, 1737-1789. to Benjamin Franklin	1783 November 7	A.L.S. 2p.	VIII, 36.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
London. Endeavoring to get the restrictions on American trade with the West Indies modified or removed. Has written long letters to Mr. [Thomas] Barclay and to Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth concerning the settlement of his accounts. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p. Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Collections of New York Historical Society, 1890. Deane Papers, V, 232.
Thurn, ------ de. to Benjamin Franklin	1783 November 19	D.S. 3p.	VIII, 37.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
His appointment by the King of France, as Secret Agent in England. (In French. Copy.) General physical description: D.S. 3p.
Perkins, William Lee. to Benjamin Franklin	1783 December 7	L.S. 3p.	VIII, 38.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Kingston-upon-Thames. The diploma electing his father a corresponding member of the Royal Society of Medicine at Paris, arrived after his decease; hopes that this honor may be transferred to him. Enclosing a printed treatise, in Latin, on Influenza [16p.] (Copy.) General physical description: L.S. 3p.
Le Roy, Jean Baptiste, 1720-1800. to Benjamin Franklin	[1783]	A.L.S. 2p.	VIII, 40.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Read with great pleasure Franklin's hypothesis concerning the extraordinary motions of the earth; comments thereon. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Savignac, Baron ------ de. to Benjamin Franklin	[1783]	A.L.S. 1p.	VIII, 41.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Preparing for publication a list of the Ministers and Ambassadors of all Nations; desires a complete list of those accredited by the United States. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Thurn, ------ de. to Benjamin Franklin	[1783]	L. in 3d P. 4p.	VII, 91.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Metz. Comes of an old and respectable family in Alsace; his trade as vintner; has decided to emigrate with his only child to America; encloses a project for trading in wine which will enrich any American firm. (In French.) General physical description: L. in 3d P. 4p.
Manchester, George Montagu, Duke of, 1737-1788. to Benjamin Franklin	[1783-1784]	L. in 3d P. 1p.	I, 17.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Invitation to dinner. General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.
Lafreté, Jean-Jacques de. to Benjamin Franklin	1784 January 13	L.S. 2p.	VIII, 42.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Has scarcely ventured out since his great bereavement but will come to Passy for a few days; desires a recommendation for M. Philippe Aribert, who wishes the American Consulship in Languedoc. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820. to Benjamin Franklin	1784 March 23	A.L.S. 4p.	VIII, 43.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Movements of meteors Dr. [Sir Charles] Blagden's general thoughts thereon. [Sir William] Herschel's observations on the planet Mars. Dearth of aerostatic experiments. A history of the construction of Ed[dy] (i)stone Lighthouse soon to be published. General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.
Le Maire de Gimel, Jacques. to Benjamin Franklin	1784 March 30	L.S. 3p.	XII, 27.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Account of his twenty-eight years of military service in France and America; desires Dr. Franklin's assistance in obtaining a position in the Island of San Domingo. A.E. recommending M Le Maire warmly. S. B[enjamin] Franklin. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 3p.
Washington, George (1732-1799). to Benjamin Franklin	1784 May 6	A.L.S. 1p.	VIII, 44.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Introducing Mr. [Nathaniel] Tracy of Massachusetts Bay. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Chaumont, Jacques-Donatien Leray de, 1725-1803. to Benjamin Franklin	1784 May 28	1p.	VIII, 45.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Bill for house rent. S. Le Ray de Chaumont, B[enjamin] Franklin and Tho[ma]s Barclay. General physical description: 1p.
Saluces, Henri de Lur, Comte de. to Benjamin Franklin	1784 July 1	A.L.S. 2p.	VIII, 46.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Turin. Application of keys to the harmonica, by the Abbé Perno Piémontois; desires information on this point. The Academy soon to publish the first volume of its new works; begs Dr. Franklin to contribute. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792. to Benjamin Franklin	1784 August 2	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	VIII, 47.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Accepting his invitation to dinner on August 4th. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820. to Benjamin Franklin	1784 August 13	A.L.S. 4p.	VIII, 48.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Presenting him with the gold medal struck by the Royal Society in honor of Capt. [James] Cook; acknowledging his gracious reception of Capt. Cook's Voyage, which was sent him by the King's direction. Experiments with balloons in England. General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.
Angenend, ------. to Benjamin Franklin	1784 August 19	Mem. S. 1p.	VIII, 49.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Receipted tailor's bill. (In French.) General physical description: Mem. S. 1p.
Le Cure, ------. Le Veillard, Geneviève-Elisabeth Belamy. to Benjamin Franklin	1784 [August]	Printed N. 1p.	VIII, 50.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Passy. A notification of a meeting at which a collection for the poor will be taken. (In French and Latin.) General physical description: Printed N. 1p.
Perkins, William Lee. to Benjamin Franklin	1784 November 17	A.L.S. 2p.	VIII, 51.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desiring to know if he ever received a letter from him, as well as a paper on Influenza. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Adams, John, 1735-1826. to Benjamin Franklin	1784 November 28	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	VIII, 52	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Auteuil. Inviting him to dinner. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Adams, Abigail, 1744-1818. to Benjamin Franklin	1784 December 3	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	VIII, 53	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Auteuil. Thanking him for the oil. Recommends a sedan chair instead of a carriage. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Temple, John. Jackson, Jonathan, 1743-1810. Donnaldson, John, 1754-1831. Tracy, Nathaniel, 1751-1796. to Benjamin Franklin	1784 December 17	L. in 3d P. 1p.	VIII, 54.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Requesting passports for themselves and their servants. General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.
Ourry, Ann. to Benjamin Franklin	1785 January 27	A.L.S. 4p.	VIII, 60.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Asking his help to recover some land in New York, lost in a law-suit by her father. General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.
Bouillé, François-Claude-Amour, Marquis de, 1739-1800. to Benjamin Franklin	1785 March 23	A.L.S. 2p.	VIII, 61.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Begging his influence on behalf of the unfortunate Mlle. [Ann] Ourry. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Huet de Froberville, Claude-Jean-Baptiste, 1752-1838. to Benjamin Franklin	1785 April 7	A.L.S. 1p.	VIII, 63.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Orleans. Announcing Dr. Franklin's election as Honorary Member of the Société Royale de Physique, d'Histoire Naturelle et des Arts d'Orleans. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
La Loge des Bons Amis. to Benjamin Franklin	1785 May 18	L.S. 2p.	VIII, 64.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Rouen. Expressing their gratification at his consenting to become a member of their Lodge. Signed: [Anquetin] De Beaulieu, Premier Surv[eillan]t, et al. General physical description: L.S. 2p.
La Loge des Bons Amis. to Benjamin Franklin	1785 May 18	L. S. 4p.	XII, 29.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Rouen. List of the officers of the Lodge. Signed: Le Bourgeois de Belleville, Sec[retar]y. (In French.) General physical description: L. S. 4p.
Collignon, Claude-Boniface. to Benjamin Franklin	1785 May 21	A.L.S. 2p.	VIII, 65.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Sends him a copy of his book on the clearing of waste lands; desires the other copies forwarded to the United States, for sale. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin	1785 July 12	A.L.S. 2p.	VIII, 66.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
His intention to join Dr. Franklin at Cowes, and go with him to America. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792. to Benjamin Franklin	1785 July 15	A.L.S. 1p.	VIII, 67.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Desiring a certificate of the indemnity offered Denmark for certain prizes restored to the British. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826. to Benjamin Franklin	1785 July 18	A.L.S. 1p.	VIII, 68.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Glad to hear that he has reached Rouen, without being much fatigued; precautions he has taken to protect his baggage. A M. Duplessis wishes a long memoir on some animals of South America copied for Dr. Franklin; does he care to have it? General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Maison philantropique de Paris. to Benjamin Franklin	1786 December 6	Printed N.S. Colson, Agent. 1p.	VIII, 69.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Announcing a meeting of their Society; list of candidates for membership. (In French.) General physical description: Printed N.S. Colson, Agent. 1p.
Hopkinson, Francis, 1737-1791. to Benjamin Franklin	1787 September 18	A.L.S. 2p.	VIII, 70.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Petition against the abolishment of his salary as Judge of Admiralty; begs Dr. Franklin to favor his petition when it comes before the Council. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Bastide, Madame -----. to Benjamin Franklin	n.d.	A.L.S. 2p.	VIII, 71.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Passy. Asking for money. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Baussan, ------. Baussan, Madame N.. to Benjamin Franklin	April 29	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	VIII, 72.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Invitation to dinner on May 6th. (In French.) General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Boux, -----. to Benjamin Franklin	n.d.	L. in 3d P. 2p.	VIII, 73.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Concerning money due M. Boux, who entered the United States service with the understanding that his passage money and certain other specified expenses should be paid in addition to his salary. (In French.) General physical description: L. in 3d P. 2p.
Noelporion, Marie. to Benjamin Franklin	n.d.	L. in 3d P. 1p.	XII, 31.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Application for assistance from a poor widow with several children. (In French.) General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.
Unidentified. to Benjamin Franklin	n.d.	A.L. 1p.	VIII, 74.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Warning him against two renegade Americans, Jameson, of Charlestown, and Robert Tuitten. (In French.) General physical description: A.L. 1p.

Series II. Letters from and Works by Benjamin Franklin	1777-1785			Request Series for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Series
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. Expense Account	1776 December 7-1779 February 23	Mem. 14p.	IX, 9-15.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Dr. Franklin's expenses, public and private. General physical description: Mem. 14p.
Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792. Deane, Silas, 1737-1789. Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. Resolution concerning the attitude of the United States towards France or Spain	1777 February 2	D.S. 1p.	IX, 1.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Resolution concerning the attitude of the United States towards France or Spain, in case either of these nations should conclude a Treaty of Amity and Commerce with the United States, and in consequence enter into a war with Great Britain. General physical description: D.S. 1p.
Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792. Deane, Silas, 1737-1789. Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. Resolved to defend and support the public cause	1777 February 2 and 5	D.S. 2p.	IX, 2.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Resolved to defend and support the public cause at all hazards and, for such purpose, to pledge their persons or hazard the censure of the Congress by exceeding their instructions, and to cheerfully risk their liberty or life. General physical description: D.S. 2p.
Deane, Silas, 1737-1789. Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to ----- Mercier	1777 June 23	D.S. 3p.	IX, 3.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Signed: Silas Deane for the Commissioners. Agreement for the repair of arms. (In French. Copy.) General physical description: D.S. 3p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to the Council of Massachusetts	1777 December 21	A. Dr. of L. 2p.	IX, 4.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Acknowledging their favor of October 29th with news of Burgoyne's defeat and surrender. General physical description: A. Dr. of L. 2p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to Jacques-Donatien Le Ray de Chaumont	[1777]	A. Dr. of N. 1p.	IX, 5.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Arrangement by which he and his grandson had their dinners at M. de Chaumont's house. (In French.) General physical description: A. Dr. of N. 1p.
American Commissioners. to Charles Gravier, Comte de Vergennes	[1777]	1p.	XII, 8.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Denying complicity in the conduct of Capt. [Gustavus] Conyngham. Dr. by Ferdinand Grand of L. (In French.) General physical description: 1p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to [Henry Laurens]	1778 March 31	L.S. 1P.	IX, 6a.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Testifying to the worth of Silas Deane and expressing a belief that his recall was due to misrepresentations. (Copy.) General physical description: L.S. 1P.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to Arthur Lee	1778 April 6	L.S. 1p.	IX, 6b.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Passy. Asserting his belief that orders given by any two of the Commissioners are sufficient; reasons why Lee was not consulted in this particular instance. (Copy.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to James Lovell	1778 July 22	L.S. 1p.	IX, 6c.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Passy. Glad to learn that Mr. [Silas] Deane is likely to return, with honor, on a mission to Holland. (Copy.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. Expense Account	1778 December 29 to 31	Mem. 1p.	IX, 7.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
American Commissioners. to [Simeon] Deane	[1778]	L.S. B[enjamin] F[ranklin], S[ilas] D[eane], A[rthur] L[ee.] 2p.	IX, 8.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Explicit instructions covering his secret commission to Congress. (Copy.) General physical description: L.S. B[enjamin] F[ranklin], S[ilas] D[eane], A[rthur] L[ee.] 2p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to Horneca, Fizeaux and Co.	1779 April 20	Dr. of L.S. 1p.	IX, 16.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Passy. An order to replace certain goods sent by mistake from Nantes to the United States; enclosing copy of the invoice. (2p. In French.) General physical description: Dr. of L.S. 1p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to Marianne Camasse, Comtesse de Forbach	[1779 After June 26]	A. Dr. of L. 1p.	IX, 17.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Acknowledging her gift of a pair of scissors; constant reminders of her at every turn; she has impressed him as one of the best, wisest and mot amiable of women. General physical description: A. Dr. of L. 1p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to Mrs. [Elizabeth] Partridge	1779 October 11	A. Dr. of L. 2p.	IX, 18.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Passy. An amusing account of French politeness and the agreeable manners of the French ladies. Had print of the Boston newspapers. Sends her his miniature on china. General physical description: A. Dr. of L. 2p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to James Lovell	1779 October 17	L.S. 1p.	IX, 6d.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Passy. Has never meddled in the quarrel between [Silas] Deane and [Arthur] Lee; still believes [Silas] Deane to be innocent of embezzlement and peculation. (Copy.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to Whom it May Concern	1780 March 29	A. Dr. of D. 1p.	IX, 19.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Certifying to the genuineness of the signatures of Thomas Jefferson and P[atrick] Henry. General physical description: A. Dr. of D. 1p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to Whom it May Concern	1780 April 14	A. Dr. of D. 1p.	IX, 20.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Certifying to the genuineness of the signature of Lombart de Laneuville. General physical description: A. Dr. of D. 1p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to Captain Pierre Landais, L'Orient	1780 June 7	L.S. 2p.	IX, 21.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Leaves the propriety of Landais's conduct to other judges; waives any further dispute, but charges him not to meddle with the command of the "Alliance" or to create any disturbance on board of her. E. Setting forth Landais's refusal to receive Dr. Franklin's letter. S. James Moylan, 1780, July 7, l'Orient. General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to ----- -----	[1780]	L. 3p.	XII, 32.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Offence given to the French Court by Mr. [John] Adams's letters to the Comte de Vergennes; difficulties due to having more than one Agent at one time in one place; unwise remarks made lately by certain Americans in Paris; believes America would gain by a courteous attitude towards France. General physical description: L. 3p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to ----- -----	1780	Printed D. 1p.	XII, 33.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Form to be issued by Dr. Franklin as a passport to American travellers. (In French.) General physical description: Printed D. 1p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. Memorandum	[1780]	A. Mem. 2p.	IX, 22.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
List of papers relating to the frigate Alliance. General physical description: A. Mem. 2p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to [Etienne-François,] Marquis de Turgot	1781 May 1	A. Dr. of L. 1p.	IX, 23.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Technical description of a new stove, accompanied by a diagram. General physical description: A. Dr. of L. 1p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. Memorandum	1781 September 31-1782 January 8	Mem. 3p.	IX, 24.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
List of Dr. Franklin's books moved from his chambers to his office. (In French.) General physical description: Mem. 3p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to Ulrich, Baron de Thun	1782 April 24	A.L.S 1p.	IX, 25.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Passy. Promising to have arrested on sight any person answering the Baron's description. General physical description: A.L.S 1p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to Leopold M.A. Caldani, President of the Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts of Padua	1782 April 26	A. Dr. of L. 1p.	IX, 26.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Passy. Accepting his election as honorary member of the Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts of Pauda; promising to send them natural history specimens, on his return to America. General physical description: A. Dr. of L. 1p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to Marquis de Lafayette	1782 September 17	A.L. 2p.	IX, 27.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Passy. Pleased to learn that Madame de la Fayette has another daughter; recommends naming his children after the States, beginning with the oldest and running through the thirteen; hopes that such States as Massachusetts and Connecticut will change their names before they are needed; advantages of giving birth to seven months' babies. (Press copy.) General physical description: A.L. 2p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. Memorandum	1782 September	A. Mem. 1p.	IX, 28.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
The British ships "Luxford" and "Will" declared lawful prizes of the "St. James," Capt. Alex[ande]r Cain, "[Lady] Washington," Capt. James Josiah, "Queen of France," Capt. Richard Dale. General physical description: A. Mem. 1p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to Jacques-Donatien Le Ray de Chaumont	[1782]	Mem. 3p.	IX, 29.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Question of M. de Chaumont's account against the United States; most of the doubtful items to be left to M.[Ferdinand] Grand to decide. General physical description: Mem. 3p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to [George] Fox	1783 March	Printed N. 1p.	IX, 30.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Passy. Invitation to dinner. General physical description: Printed N. 1p.
Morellet, André, 1727-1819. Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. Explanation of a Medal Struck by the Americans in 1782, in Honor of the Capitulations of Saratoga and York Town	[1783 May 5]	Printed Mem. 2p.	XI, 47.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Shows France guarding the infant Republic from Great Britain. (In French and English, in parallel columns.) General physical description: Printed Mem. 2p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to Sir Joseph Banks	1783 August 30	A. Dr. of L. 5p.	IX, 31.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Passy. Account of balloon experiments in France; M. [Joseph Michel] Montgolfier's invention; pleasantries concerning the future utility of balloons. General physical description: A. Dr. of L. 5p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to Sir Joseph Banks	1783 October 8	A. Dr. of L. 2p.	IX, 32.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Sending an account of two balloon ascensions; Messrs. [Jacques Alexandre César] Charles and Robert soon to make important experiments. General physical description: A. Dr. of L. 2p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to Sir Joseph Banks	1783 November 21	A. Dr. of L. 4p.	IX, 33.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Animated account of a balloon ascension which had recently taken place near the residence of the Dauphin; the balloon inflated with hot air produced by burning straw. General physical description: A. Dr. of L. 4p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to Sir Joseph Banks	1783 December 15	A.L.S. 1p.	IX, 34.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Sends him, as President of the Royal Society, M.[Jacques Alexandre César] Charles's account of his balloon ascension. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to the Farmers-General	[1783]	A.L. 1p.	IX, 35.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Advising them to present their accounts to Mr. [Robert] Morris, Superintendent of Finance; suggestion that tobacco be sent to France in part payment. (Press copy.) General physical description: A.L. 1p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to Henri de Lur, Comte de Saluces	1785 July 5	A. Dr. of L. 2p.	IX, 36.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Mentioning other attempts to apply keys to the harmonica; none very successful. General physical description: A. Dr. of L. 2p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to ----- -----	n.d.	A. Dr. of L. 1p.	IX, 37.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Explaining Mr. Merckle's position with regard to his contracts with Congress. Release of duties, by the Court of France, on these goods. General physical description: A. Dr. of L. 1p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to Madame ------	n.d.	A. Dr. of L. 2p.	IX, 38.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Introducing l'Abbé de la Roche, Chaplain to the Comte d'Artois. (In French.) General physical description: A. Dr. of L. 2p.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. to ----- -----	n.d.	A. Mem. 1p.	IX, 39.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Answers to hypothetical questions regarding a citizen's duty, should the chief of a Civil Society resolve the ruin of a part of that Society. General physical description: A. Mem. 1p.

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Lloyd, David, 1656-1731. to William Penn	1705 May 19	A.L.S. 13p.	X, 1.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Denies the justice and truth of his complaints; accuses him of breaking his promises and of neglecting the rights of the Friends; the Colony's wish that he should remain its Proprietor and that he should continue to furnish a Lieutenant to rule in his stead, but that this Lieutenant should not have power to prorogue or dissolve the Assembly; defends the [Pennsylvania] Assembly against Penn's attacks. General physical description: A.L.S. 13p.
Logan, James, 1674-1751. to Horace Walpole	1732	D. 14p.	XII, 34.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
A memorial of the state of the British plantations in America; compares them with those of France. Trade with the Indians. (Copy by Benjamin Franklin.) General physical description: D. 14p.
Penn, Thomas, 1702-1775. to T. Jackson	1740	L. 3p.	X, 2.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Quarrel between the Governor [George Thomas] and the Assembly; machinations of the Friends. The French threatening to make a settlement within fifty miles of the western boundary. Praises the actions of the Governor. (Copy.) General physical description: L. 3p.
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting. to Our Friends and Brethren at the Meeting for Sufferings in London	1755 May 5	L.S. 4p.	XII, 35.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Accusing the present Proprietors of a disposition to deprive them of Charter privileges; they appear to forget that the first settlers of Pennsylvania were neither criminals nor paupers, but men who came to America for conscience sake. Power of the Friends in the Legislature. The Friends in England asked to have a personal conference with the Proprietors of Pennsylvania; difficulties of the Province recently set forth in an address to the King. Signed: John Armitt, Sam[ue]l Powel, Thomas Rose, John Reynell, Sam[ue]l Preston Moore, Isr[ael] Pemberton, Antho[ny] Morris, Hugh Roberts. (Copy.) General physical description: L.S. 4p.
Obadiah Honesty. In defence of William Smith	[1757]	Printed L. 4p. 2d Edition.	XII, 36.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
A remonstrance defending Rev. [William] S[mi]th against the charge of evasion or equivocation. General physical description: Printed L. 4p. 2d Edition.
Unidentified. to the Author of The Chronicle	[1758]	1p.	XII, 37.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Poem, entitled "Labour in Vain, or An Attempt to Wash the Black-Moor White." Printed broadside. (Illustrated.) General physical description: 1p.
Coyendahi Indian Tribe. to ----- -----	1762 August 8	L. 1p.	X, 3.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Lancaster. Refusing to grant the white men's petition for a road through their country, because it would mean the driving away of all game, and their own extinction. (Copy.) General physical description: L. 1p.
Galloway, Joseph, 1731-1803. to the Public	1764 September 29	1p.	X, 4.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Defending himself against Mr. John Dickinson's charge of having obtruded on the public a pretended speech. Printed broadside. General physical description: 1p.
Dove, David James. Addition to the epitaph, without the copper-plate	1764	1p.	XII, 38.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
The addition to the epitaph, without the copper-plate. A prayer to Satan. Printed broadside. General physical description: 1p. Other Descriptive Information: See C.R. Hildehem, Issues of the Press in Pennsylvania, II, 3, No. 1938.
Penn, John, 1729-1795. to Philip Syng	1765 January 17	L.S. 1p.	X, 5.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Wish of the Proprietaries that their located, uncultivated lands in Pennsylvania shall not be taxed at any higher rate than any other similar land in the Province. (Copy.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Wilkinson, James. to George Wilkinson, Bladensburg, Maryland	1765 August 6	A.L.S. 1p.	X, 6.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
London. Advising him not to return to England until his time is out; his wife and child well. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Unidentified. Six Arguments Against Choosing Joseph Galloway an Assemblyman	[1766]	1p.	XII, 39.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Addressed to himself by one heretofore his friend. General physical description: 1p.
Bartram, Alexander. Semple, William. Stuart, James. Wilson, Robert. to the Public	1770 June 30	1p.	XII, 40.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Confessing to having violated the non-importation agreement. Printed broadside. General physical description: 1p.
Pennsylvanian. to the Inhabitants of Philadelphia	1770 July 14	1p.	X, 7.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. A vigorous condenmation of New York's desertion of the Colonial cause; urgent appeal to be firm and united. Printed broadside. General physical description: 1p.
Towne, Benjamin. to the Public	1770 July 30	2p.	XII, 41.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Detailed account of the trouble between himself and William Goddard, joint owners and publishers of the "Pennsylvania Chronicle." Printed sheet. General physical description: 2p.
Goddard, William, 1740-1817. to the Public	1770 August 1	1p.	X, 8.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. A most abusive amaignment of his former partners in the "Pennsylvania Chronicle," Joseph Galloway and Thomas Wharton, [Sr.]; begs the public to suspend judgment until he can lay his case before them. General physical description: 1p.
Hopkinson, Francis, 1737-1791. to Mrs. [Deborah] Franklin	1770 September 4	A. Bill.	X, 9.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Bill for goods bought from him. [Written on back of engraved advertisement of Francis Hopkinson, dealer in Cloths and Suitable Trimmings.] General physical description: A. Bill.
A Tradesman. to "The Tradesmen, Farmers and Other Inhabitants of Philadelphia"	1770 September 4	1p.	X, 10.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Northern Liberties, Philadelphia. Appeal to them nor to permit a few men to repeal the non-importation agreement of Pennsylvania. Printed broadside. General physical description: 1p.
Elizer, Isaac. to [Whom it May Concern]	1772 November 19	D.S. 1p.	X, 11.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Newport, Rhode Island. Certifying to the integrity and ability of Captain Richard Grinnel, of Newport. General physical description: D.S. 1p.
Johnston, Lewis, 1704-1773. to Governor William Franklin	[1772]	L.S. 1p.	XI, 78.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Petition to the Council and Legislature to forbid the practice of "Physick and Surgery" except by such persons as should pass an examination. SIgned: Lewis Johnston "and thirty-one others" General physical description: L.S. 1p.
A Philadelphian. to the Freemen, Citizens of Philadelphia	1773 June 16	1p.	XII, 42.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Warning them against the City Council's arrogation of certain powers not given them by the Charter. Printed broadside. General physical description: 1p.
Committee for Tarring and Feathering (Philadelphia, Pa.). to the Delaware Pilots and Captain Ayres	1773 November 27	1p.	XII, 43.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Warning the Delaware Pilots not to permit Captain Ayres, of the ship Polly, to reach Philadelphia with his cargo of tea from London; warning Captain Ayres not to land his cargo. Printed broadside. General physical description: 1p.
Civis. to the Inhabitants of Pennsylvania	[1773]	1p.	XII, 79.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Answer to Publicus who has written in favor of the Excise Law. Printed broadside. General physical description: 1p.
Civis. to the Public	1773	1p.	XII, 44.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Unjustly reviled by Titus Ironicus and Publicus in a controversy over the Excise; challenges his defamers to make known their identity. Printed broadside. General physical description: 1p.
Rush, Jacob, 1747-1820. Resolves concerning the auction of imported goods	1774 December 6	1p.	X, 12.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Committee Chamber, [Philadelphia]. Resolves concerning the auction of imported goods. Printed broadside. General physical description: 1p.
Sartine, Antoine de, Comte d'Alby, 1729-1801. to ----- D'Esparre	1775 April 24	L.S. 1p.	X, 13.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Versailles. Acknowledging his proposal of the 8th inst. for taking advantage of the present situation of the British Colonies; rejects it however, owing to the good feeling between France and Great Britain. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Dashwood, Francis, Sir, 1708-1781. Thynne, H. F.. Rates of postage	1776 January 5	1p.	XII, 45.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
London. A table of the rates of postage. Printed broadside General physical description: 1p.
Philadelphia (Pa.). Committee of Inspection and Observation. Declaration	1776 February 5	1p.	X, 14.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Declaring John Drinker, Thomas and Samuel Fisher enemies to their country and precluded from all trade or intercourse with the inhabitants of these Colonies, owing to their refusal to receive bills of credit emitted by Congress. Peter Z[achary] Lloyd, Sec[retar]y. Printed broadside. General physical description: 1p.
Azambuja, Antonio Rolim de Moura, Conde de, 1709-1782. Edict	1776 July 5	D.S. 2p.	XII, 1.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Lisbon. An edict prohibiting all intercourse between the King of Portugal's dominions and the Rebel American Colonies. (Copy. Translated into English.) General physical description: D.S. 2p.
Unidentified. Respecting the Hiring of German Troops	1776 December	Memoir. 4p.	X, 15 and XII, 46.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
(In French.) General physical description: Memoir. 4p.
United States. Continental Congress. Marine Committee. Appointment of Robert Robinson	1777 February 6	D.S. 1p.	X, 16.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Appointing Robert Robinson on officer on board the sloop Hornet. Signed: John Hancock, Pres[ident]. A.E. This warrant shall serve instead of a commission and authorizes him to act as Lieuteuant under his command. Signed: Jno. P[aul] Jones. On board the Bon Homme Richard. 1779 June 10. General physical description: D.S. 1p.
United States. Continental Congress. Resolutions	1777 March 1 - 1778 June 19	D.S. 3p.	X, 48.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Resolutions pertaining to the appointment of Captain [Pierre] Landais, to command certain vessels. (Copy.) General physical description: D.S. 3p.
Great Britain. High Court of Admiralty. Instructions to seize the vessels belonging to the inhabitants of the rebellious Colonies	1777 March 27	D.S. 12p.	X, 17.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Court of St. James. Instructions given to Letter of Marque Ships, commissioned to seize the vessels belonging to the inhabitants of the rebellious Colonies. Signed: Geo[rge] Germain, Goof[rey] Lee Farrant, Registrar. (Copy.) E. " Taken in ye 'Mirtha.' " General physical description: D.S. 12p.
Hood, Thomas. to [Whom it May Concern]	1777 March 29	A.L.S. 3p.	X, 18.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Deposition, made before Silas Deane, of the unjustifiable treatement meted out to an American prisoner by the English. (Attested by Silas Deane.) General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Swift, Richard. Humorous imitation of a Muster-roll	1777 April 1	2p.	XII, 47.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
A humorous imitation of a Muster-roll. Printed broadside. General physical description: 2p.
United States. Continental Congress. Resolution relative to saving the stores in Philadelphia from being captured by the British	1777 April 11, 12	1p.	X, 19.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Printed broadside. General physical description: 1p.
Bills of household expenses	1777 May 1 to August 6	48p.	I, 33-38; XII, 2-7.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Bills of household expenses, receipted. (In French.) General physical description: 48p.
Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792. Power of attorney	1777 May 12	D.S. 2p.	I, 31.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Giving Dr. Franklin power of attorney to transact all business for him in Paris. (In French.) General physical description: D.S. 2p.
Pennsylvania Journal. Letters between General Washington and [Gen. Sir William] Howe	1777 June 25-July 30	L. 4p.	X, 23.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Concerning the exchange of prisoners; capture of Major-General [Richard] Prescott; question of exchanging him for General [Charles] Lee. (In French.) General physical description: L. 4p.
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to Silas Deane	1777 June 29	L. 4p.	X, 20.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Expressing the greatest indignation at the conduct of the Commissioners in giving public letters to Congress, containing damaging accounts of his brother [Thomas Morris]'s actions as American Agent in France; does not deny the charges but resents the unnecessary publicity given the affair. Report that Dr. Franklin was willing to dismiss Morris in order to make a place for nephew and a partner [Jonathan Williams, Jr.]. (Copy.) General physical description: L. 4p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Captain Lawrence, of the prize snow, Nancy	1777 July 11	L.S. 1p.	X, 21a.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Orders concerning the snow's cargo. (Copy.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to ----- Odea	1777 July 11	L.S. 1p.	X, 21b	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Nantes. Orders to captains of all prizes to address themselves to the writer. (Copy.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Augustin Guichard	1777 July 12	L.S. 1p.	x, 21c.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Orders concerning the "Sally's" cargo. (In French. Copy.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Massachusetts. Memorandum	1777 July 14	L.S. 1p.	X, 22a.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Boston. Appointing William Addiscott master of the Continental schooner "Lee." Signed: Artemas Ward, President. (Copy.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Howe, William Howe, Viscount, 1729-1814. to [the People of Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland]	1777 August 27	1p.	X, 24.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Headquarters of the British Army. Declaration. Promising amnesty to all who should return to their allegiance. Printed broadside. General physical description: 1p.
Pleasants, Samuel. Hunt, John. Pemberton, Israel, 1715-1779. to the President and Council of Pennsylvania	1777 September 4	Printed L. 1p.	XII, 48.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. A remonstrance against their unjust imprisonment. General physical description: Printed L. 1p.
Pemberton, Israel, 1715-1779, et al. to the Congress	1777 September 5	1p.	XII, 49.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Protesting against being sent to prison without a trial. Printed Broadside. General physical description: 1p.
Carrier de Montieu, Jean-Joseph. Francy, Jean-Baptiste-Lazare Théveneau de. to [Pierre] Landais	1777 September 18	L.S. 3p.	X, 25, 26, and 27.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Marseilles. Concerning the cargo of the Flamand; orders to receive no army officers on board. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 3p.
Grand, Rodolphe-Ferdinand, 1726-1794. Memorandum	[1777 September 25]	A. Mem. 1p.	VII, 89.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
If England's offer of peace is refused, means of continuing the war must be found; a fleet is needed, impossible for America to build one; France must do nothing which is not to her true interest; the approaching campaign would require twenty-four millions of French money. Terrible consequences of a union of the savages with the English. (In French.) A.E. by Dr. Franklin. "M. Grand. Points for conversation." General physical description: A. Mem. 1p.
Mercier, ------. to [Jonathan] Williams, [Jr.]	1777 October 21	Mem. 1p.	X, 28.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Nantes. Expenses incurred for arms and repairs paid from money of the United States entrusted to him by [Jonathan] Williams, [Jr.]. (In French. Copy.) General physical description: Mem. 1p.
Unidentified. Number of Foreign Troops Engaged by Great Britain for the Campaign of 1777 in America	[1777]		X, 29.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
As agreed to in the treaty, signed December 11, 1776.
An Officer in New York. to His Friend in Dominica	[1777]	L.S. 3p.	X, 30.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Concerning the trouble between the British and Hessian troops. (Copy.) General physical description: L.S. 3p.
Unidentified. Minutes of the last despatch...	[1777]	1p.	X, 31.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Minutes of the last despatch; battle between Generals Howe and Washington; treachery on the part of the Quakers; Howe's entry into Philadelphia. (In French.) A.N. by Dr. Franklin. Applications to go to America; sale of vessels in Holland; prizes; complaints of Spain and Holland; financial matters. General physical description: 1p.
Mercier, ------. to Jonathan Williams, Jr.	[1777]	1p.	X, 32.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Intemized account of expenditures on behalf of the United States. (In French. Copy.) General physical description: 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to ----- Mercier	[1777]	A. Dr. of L. 2p.	XII, 50.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Accusing him of leaving his work unfinished and breaking his contract; referring him to Dr. Franklin for a settlement of his account. (In French.) General physical description: A. Dr. of L. 2p.
Pennsylvania. Supreme Executive Council. Call to arms to defend the city of Philadelphia	[1777]	1p.	XII, 51 and 52.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. A stirring call to arms to defend the City and Philadelphia from the imminent attack of the British army. S. Thomas Wharton, Jr., President. (In duplicate.) General physical description: 1p.
Boux, -----. to His Uncle	[1777]	L. 2p.	XII, 53.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Complaining of the insulting treatment offered him on board the "Lion"; given a passage on this ship by Jonathan Williams, Jr.; rails against the manners of American seamen. (Copy translated into English.) General physical description: L. 2p.
Alexander, William, 1729-1819. Observations on tobacco	1777	A. Mem. 3p.	X, 33.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to ----- Mercier	1778 February 5	1p.	X, 34.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Concerning his debt to Mercier. (In French. Copy.) General physical description: 1p.
United States. Navy Board of the Eastern Department. to Sam[ue]l Tucker	1778 February 10	2p.	X, 35.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Instructions concerning Captain Tucker's passenger, John Adams. S. W[illia]m Vernon and James Warren. (Copy.) General physical description: 2p.
Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792. to J[ames] Moylan	1778 February 17	L.S. 1p.	X, 36a.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Chaillot. Advising him not to settle in l'Orient in order to transact public business for the American Commissioners because it had been reported that his purpose was to promote the private interests of said Commissioners. (Copy.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Moylan, James. to Arthur Lee	1778 February 23	L. 2p.	X, 36b.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Stigmatizes as false the report mentioned in his letter of the 17th inst.; thinks the source of his information should be divulged. (Copy.) General physical description: L. 2p.
Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823. Letters and Papers Sent to Arthur Lee	1778 March 3	A. Mem. 1p.	X, 37.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
A list of letters and papers sent to Arthur Lee. General physical description: A. Mem. 1p.
Bescheloche, ------ de. Bill of duties	1778 March 12	Printed D. 1p.	II, 6.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Saint Aubin. Bill of duties paid on wine. (In French.) General physical description: Printed D. 1p.
Perrin, -----. to ----- Moreau	1778 March 13	Mem. 1p.	X, 38.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Receipt for duties paid on wine. (In French.) General physical description: Mem. 1p.
Moreau, ------. Receipt	1778 March 13	Printed D. 1p.	II, 7.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Receipt of duties paid on wine. (In French.) General physical description: Printed D. 1p.
United States. Navy Board of the Eastern Department. to Abraham Whipple	1778 March	L.S. 2p.	X, 39.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Instructions to Captain Whipple relative to his voyage to France. Signed: William Vernon. Copy attested by Geo[rge] Richards, Sec[retar]y. General physical description: L.S. 2p.
United States. Navy Board of the Eastern Department. to Abraham Whipple, Commander of the Ship Providence	1778 April 25	L.S. 2p.	X, 40.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Providence. Instructions concerning the treatment of prizes and prisoners. Signed: William Vernon. Copy attested by Geo[rge] Richards, Sec[retar]y. General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792. to Thomas Simpson	1778 April 26	L.S. 1p.	XII, 54.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Ranger. Appointing him Commander of the prize-ship of war Drake and giving him his instructions. (Copy.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Chantereyne, ----- de. Acknowledging debt	1778 April 30	L.S. 1p.	X, 22b.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Acknowledging his debt to William Addiscott. (In French. Copy.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
United States. Continental Congress. to the People of the United States	1778 May 9	1p.	XII, 55 and 56.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Recounting the cruelty with which Great Britain has waged the war; adjuring them not to accept their offers of peace and urging them to be firm. Printed proclamation. Yorktown, Printed by Hall and Sellers. (In duplicate.) General physical description: 1p.
Dubuysson des Aix, Charles-François, Chevalier, 1752-1786. to [Barbeu] Dubourg, Paris	1778 May 16	A.L.S. 2p.	X, 41.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desiring a letter of recommendation for his nephew who goes to join the army in America; begs him to obtain permission from Dr. Franklin for his nephew to go on board the "Boston." (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Pratt, Mr. (Samuel Jackson), 1749-1814. to ----- Loyal, Paris	1778 May 19	A.L.S. 1p.	X, 42.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Obliged to go to England; promises to pay him what he owes. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Unidentified. to Chevalier de Beauteville	[1778 May]	L. 1p.	X, 43.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Asking for letters of recommendation from Dr. Franklin and others for M. d'Abezac. General physical description: L. 1p.
Buisson, Pierre de, Chevalier de Beauteville, 1703-1792. to ----- -----	1778 May 24	A.L.S. 1p.	X, 44.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Accepts his offer of letters of recommendation from Dr. Franklin for the Chevalier d'Abezac. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
United States. Navy Board of the Eastern Department. to Captain Corbin Barnes	1778 June 8	L.S. 1p.	X, 45a.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Boston. Ordering him to prepare the Despatch for sea, and then report to the Council. Signed: J[ames] Warren, J[ohn] Deshon. General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Massachusetts. Council. to Captain Corbin Barnes	1778 June 9	L.S. 2p.	X, 45b.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Watertown. Entrusting him with letters for the American Commissioners at Paris. Minute orders as to his future procedure; secrecy enjoined. Signed: Jer[emiah] Powell, Presid[en]t. General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Fallon, Andrew. to ------ ------	1778 June 11	D.S. 1p.	X, 46.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
On board the Drake, Brest. His parole as a British prisoner of war. General physical description: D.S. 1p.
Leconte, ------. to Peltier Du Doyer	1778 June 15	D.S. 1p.	X, 47.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Nantes. Official notice to produce certificates of discharge for certain vessels within a given time. (In French. Partly printed.) General physical description: D.S. 1p.
Carrier de Montieu, Jean-Joseph. to ----- ------	1778 June 26	L.S. 2p.	X, 49 and 50.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Unjust and illegal duties levied by the Farmers-General on goods sent by him to America; desires to obtain Dr. Franklin's influence with the Comte de Maurepas to have these abolished; enclosing a memoir on the subject [3p.]. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Boudet, -----. to [Rodolphe-Ferdinand] Grand, Paris	1778 July 1	A.L.S. 1p.	X, 51.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Sending one of the five installments of notes promised to Dr. Franklin. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Brisbois, ------. to [Whom it May Concern]	1778 July 10	L.S. 1p.	X, 52.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Dunkirk. Certificate by the Mayor and Alderman of Dunkirk as to [François] Jean Coffyn's honesty and trustworthiness. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Hutchinson, Thomas, 1711-1780. Dr. [James] Lloyd	1778 August 10	L.S. 3p.	X, 53.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
London. Sending him a power of attorney to collect the rent on his sister's estate on Slocum's Island; confers power of attorney for his own estates at Milton and Dorchester. (Copy attested by Jona[than] Loring Austin.) General physical description: L.S. 3p.
Smith, James, 1738-1812. to William Temple Franklin	1778 August 14	L. in 3d P. 3p.	X, 54.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Reminding him of his Grandfather's promise to secure passage through France for the writer and his baggage; the latter detained at Calais for three months; demands that his goods be released at once. (Copy.) General physical description: L. in 3d P. 3p.
Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823. to Dr. [James] Smith	1778 August 16	A.L.S. 2p.	X, 55	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Passy. Takes exception to the tone of his letter; points out the formalities needed before his baggage can be released. (Copy.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Unidentified. to ----- -----	1778 September 4	L. 2p.	X, 56.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Newburyport. Account of an incursion into Rhode Island by the American troops, supported by the French fleet. (Copy.) General physical description: L. 2p.
Unidentified. to ----- -----	1778 October 1	L. 1p.	X, 57.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Nantes. Announcing the retreat of the Royalisrs from Rhode Island to Long Island; Comte d'Estaing's position off Sandy Hook. (In French. Copy.) General physical description: L. 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to [Jean-Joseph Carrier] de Montieu	1778 December 23	A.L.S. 1p.	X, 58.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Acknowledging the receipt of a quantity of clothing and military stores. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Necker, Jacques, 1732-1804. to Louis XVI	1778	Diss. 25p.	X, 59.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Suggesting a plan for improving the French Provincial Administration. (In French. Copy.) General physical description: Diss. 25p.
Unidentified. to [William] Carmichael	[1778]	L. in 3d P. 1p.	X, 60.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Proposal to meet him at an appointed time near the statue in the Rue Vendome; a signal is described and secrecy is enjoined. General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.
Chaumont, Jacques-Donatien Leray de, 1725-1803. Statement of receipts and expenditures	[1778-1779]	A.N. 1p.	XII, 13.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
A statement of the receipts and expenditures on account of the United States in France. (In French.) General physical description: A.N. 1p.
Landais, Peter. Proceedings of a Board of Inquiry	1779 February 2 and 3	Mem. 8p.	X, 61.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
On board the Alliance. Proceedings of a Board of Inquiry, held to investigate a conspiracy to take the Alliance by force and carry her into England or Ireland. General physical description: Mem. 8p.
Schweighauser, John Daniel. to John Paul Jones	1779 February 19	A.L. in 3d P. 2p.	X, 62.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Nantes. Pursuant to Dr. Franklin's orders, he will deliver the [Countess of Selkirk's] plate deposited in the King's warehouse; asks him to bring a silversmith that the plate may be valued according to law. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 2p.
Orvilliers, M. le comte d' (Louis Guillouet), 1708-1792. to John Paul Jones	1779 March 3	A.L.S. 1p.	X, 63.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Brest. Offers his services and those of the Commandant at Brest. Question of the transference of Lieut. [Thomas] Simpson from the prison ship to a prison on land. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Lloyd, Edward, 1744-1796. to [Richard Bennett Lloyd]	1779 March 5	L.S. 2p.	X, 64.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Annapolis. Proposed shipment of tobacco delayed by the presence of the enemy's privateers. Question of sending him bills of exchange. Peace expected soon. (Copy.) General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Unidentified. to ----- -----	1779 March 6	L. 2p.	X, 65.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Account of the arrival of various ships escorted by French frigates; positions of Comte d'Estaing and Comte de Grasse. (In French. Copy.) General physical description: L. 2p.
Lloyd, Richard Bennett. to His Nephew	1779 March 30	L.S. 2p.	X, 66.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Farley. Upon the advice of General [John] Cadwalader, J. H. Hallyday and James Tilghman, he agrees to let his nephew draw upon him for funds. (Copy.) General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Sazérac, Louis. to John Bondfield	1779 August 5	Mem. S. 1p.	X, 67.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Bill for cannon bought for the United States. E. by John Bondfield. By order of Capt. [John] P[aul] Jones the above cannon were forwarded to l'Orient. General physical description: Mem. S. 1p.
Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792. to the Court-Martial, on board the Bon Homme Richard	1779 August 8	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	XII, 57.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
The decision of the Court-Martial for the trial of Lieutenant [Robert] Robinson returned for consideration; recommends that disqualification be added to the sentence. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.
Unidentified. to ----- -----	1779 August 11	L. 1p.	X, 68.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Rotterdam. News of the defeat of the British army near Charlestown; losses of the Americans and English; Pulaski's Cavalry made 180 prisoners. General physical description: L. 1p.
Craig, J.. John Ross, Paris	1779 August 11	A.L.S. 1p.	X, 69.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Rotterdam. News of the American victory at Charlestown; congratulations; British surrender to [General Benjamin] Lincoln and [General William] Moultrie; General [Sir Henry] Clinton did nothing at Stony Point. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Vengeance (Ship). Officers. to John Paul Jones	1779 August 12	L.S. 1p.	XII, 58.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desertion so rife that the remaining crew are unable to execute military manoeuvres; nineteen raw recruits; beg that this state of things may be remedied. (In French. Copy attested by Jno. P[aul] Jones.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Cottineau, Dennis Nicholas, 1746-1808. Minutes of a Court-Martial held for the Trial of Lieutenant Robert Robinson	1779 July-August	A. Mem. 15p.	XII, 59.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
On board the Bon Homme Richard, L'Orient. Sentenced to discharge from the service and disqualification for future official position in the navy of the United States. Signed: D[enis] N[icolas] Cottineau de Kloguene, President, et al. General physical description: A. Mem. 15p.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. Resolutions	1779 August 6, September 29	L.S. 1p.	III, 25.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Resolutions relative to the [American] Commissioners' Accounts. Signed: Cha[rle]s Thomson, Sec[retar]y. General physical description: L.S. 1p. Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Journals of Congress, Philadelphia, 1782, V, 308, 309, 373.
Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Dunkerque. to the Farmers-General	1779 August	Diss. 22p.	X, 70.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Objections to the proposed duty on tobacco form prize cargoes entering Dunkirk from French ports. (In French.) General physical description: Diss. 22p.
Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792. to Captain Pierre Landais	1779 September 2 and 5	L.S. 1p. each.	X, 71a and c.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Bon Homme Richard. Desiring his immediate presence on board the Bon Homme Richard. (Copy.) General physical description: L.S. 1p. each.
Landais, Peter. to John Paul Jones	1779 September 2 and 5	L.S. 1p. each.	X, 71b and d.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
On board the Alliance. Declining to obey Captain Jones' orders. (Copy.) General physical description: L.S. 1p. each.
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820. to John Langley and William Denham	1779 September 21	D. 1 sheet.		Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
London. Letter of Marque, permitting them to fit out the vessel Chambers as a man-of-war and to go forth as a privateer. (On parchment. Framed.) General physical description: D. 1 sheet.
Alliance (Ship). Officers. to Captain Pierre Landais	1779 September 23	L.S. M[athew] Parke, C[aptain of] M[arines], et al. 3p.	X, 72.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Defending the action of the "Alliance" during the fight with the "Serapis." (A. Copy attested by William Temple Franklin.) General physical description: L.S. M[athew] Parke, C[aptain of] M[arines], et al. 3p.
Alexander, William, 1726-1783. to Marquis [Alexandre] d'Hanache, Paris	1779 September 23	A.L.S. 2p.	X, 73.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
On the Heights of Spitsberg. His position as commander in the United States army; [Marquis de] la Fayette served under him, and was wounded at the battle of Brandywine; glad of the American-French Alliance. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Wuybert, Antoine-Félix. to John Paul Jones	1779 October 10	A.L.S. 4p.	X, 74.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
On board the Serapis. Desiring to return to America in his former capacity as engineer. (In French.) A.E. by John Paul Jones, begging Dr. Franklin to grant the above request. General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.
Wuybert, Antoine-Félix. Charges against Captain Pierre Landais	1779 October 22	A.L.S. 4p.	X, 75.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
On board the Serapis. Formal charges against Captain Pierre Landais, of insubordination to his superior, Commodore John Paul Jones. (In French. Copy.) General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.
Ricot, Philippe Nicolas. Testimony	1779 October 28	D.S. 2p.	III, 27.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Certifying to insubordination on the part of Captain [Pierre] Landais on several specified occasions. (In French. Copy.) General physical description: D.S. 2p.
Pallas (Ship). Officers. Bon Homme Richard (Ship). Officers. Alliance (Ship). Officers. Testimony of officers	1779 October 30	D.S. 7p.	III, 28.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Texel. Testimony of officers on the Alliance, Pallas and Bon Homme Richard, supporting the charges made by [John Paul] Jones against [Pierre] Landais. (Copy.) General physical description: D.S. 7p.
Landais, Peter. Defense in the proceedings of a court-martial	1779 October 30	D.S. 16p.	X, 76.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Texel. Defense in the proceedings of a court-martial for his trial. Signed: M[athew] Parke, C[aptain of] M[arines], et al. General physical description: D.S. 16p.
France. Court of Admiralty. Report of the character and cargo of the prize James and Thomas	1780 January 5	D.S. 3p.	IV, 2.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Morlaix. Official report of the character and cargo of the prize James and Thomas taken by the American ship, Black Prince and brought to Morlaix. Signed: Ringuin and others. (In French.) General physical description: D.S. 3p.
France. Court of Admiralty. Testimony concerning the capture of the prize James and Thomas	1780 January 5	D.S. 2p.	IV, 3.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Morlaix. Testimony of François Fick concerning the capture of the prize James and Thomas by the Black Prince; [extract from the reports.]. Signed: Ringuin and others. (In French.) General physical description: D.S. 2p.
Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792. List of officers and men belonging to the Ariel	1780 September 23	Mem. S. 1p.	XII, 65.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
List of officers and men belonging to the Ariel, under his command. General physical description: Mem. S. 1p.
Unidentified. to ----- -----	[1780 September]	Mem. 2p.	XII, 66.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
List of officers and men belonging to the "Ariel" under Capt. [John Paul] Jones's command. General physical description: Mem. 2p.
Unidentified. to ----- -----	[1780 September]	Mem. 1p.	XII, 67.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
List of volunteers belonging to the ship "Ariel." (In French.) General physical description: Mem. 1p.
Bondfield, John. Bill for cannon	1780 December 5	A. Bill S. 1p.	XI, 16.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Bordeaux. Bill for cannon bought from Louis Sazerac Painé and fils, shipped on the Marquis de Lafayette. (In French.) General physical description: A. Bill S. 1p.
Chaumont, Jacques-Donatien Leray de, 1725-1803. When one of two nations at war loses its credit...	1780	A.N. 1p.	XI, 17.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
When one of two nations at war loses its credit, the domination of the other is assured; if America loses her credit she must accept peace. (In French.) General physical description: A.N. 1p.
Chaumont, Jacques-Donatien Leray de, 1725-1803. Project for sinking the paper money	1780	Mem. 2p.	XI, 18.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
In French. General physical description: Mem. 2p.
Landais, Peter. Denial	1780	Mem. 1p.	XI, 19.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Denies having received instruction from M. [Le Ray] de Chaumont to put himself under the command of Captain [John Paul] Jones, or to fulfil Benjamin Franklin's orders of July 28, 1779. General physical description: Mem. 1p.
Unidentified. List of petty officers	[1780]	Mem. 1p.	XI, 20.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
List of petty officers on board the Alliance. General physical description: Mem. 1p.
Unidentified. List of officers and men	[1780]	Mem. 10p.	XI, 21.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
List of officers and men on board the Alliance under the command of Peter Landais. General physical description: Mem. 10p.
Unidentified. List of dates	[1780]	Mem. 2p.	XI, 22.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
List of dates under the headings "to M. [Pierre] Landais," and" to officers of the 'Alliance,'" and "to M. [Alexander] Gillon." (In French.) General physical description: Mem. 2p.
Unidentified. List of despatches	[1780]	Mem. 1p.	XI, 23.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
List of fourteen despatches, sent by the Mercury packet, Captain [Simon] Samson commanding. General physical description: Mem. 1p.
Deane, Silas, 1737-1789. Legal letter	1781 January 13	D.S. 1p.	XI, 24.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Certifying that he has not sold any of the certificates which Mr. [John] Shee gave him power of attorney to sell, and that he has deposited the power of attorney with Dr. Franklin. (Copy.) General physical description: D.S. 1p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix, Marquis de Castries	1781 February 13	L.S. 2p.	XI, 25.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
The "Marquis de la Fayette" preparing to carry munitions of war and supplies to America; asks for orders to the officers at l'Orient to assist these preparations; asks for a convoy to Rhode Island. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. Resolutions	1781 February 27	D.S. 2p.	V, 12.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Resolutions complimentary to John Paul Jones. Signed: Cha[rle]s Thomson, Sec[retar]y. General physical description: D.S. 2p.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. Accession of Maryland to the Confederation of States	1781 March 1	D.S. 1p.	V, 14.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Accession of Maryland to the Confederation of States. Signed: Cha[rle]s Thomson, Sec[retar]y. General physical description: D.S. 1p.
Deane, Silas, 1737-1789. to the Continental Congress	1781 April 20	Mem. 6p.	XII, 68 and 69.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Itemized account against Congress. General physical description: Mem. 6p.
Horneca, Fizeaux, et Compagnie. to [Rodolphe-Ferdinand] Grand	[1781] May 14	L. 2p.	XI, 26.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Amsterdam. Concerning the Dutch loan. (In French.) General physical description: L. 2p.
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to the Public	1781 May 28	1p.	XII, 70.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Philadelphia. Plan for the establishment of a National Bank for the United States of North America. Printed broadside. General physical description: 1p.
Gillon, Alexander, 1741-1794. to Morel fils	1781 June 1	D.S. 1p.	XI, 27.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Dunkirk. An order to pay sixty livres a month to Madame Virth, whose husband is a volunteer in the service of South Carolina. (In French.) General physical description: D.S. 1p.
Baulny, ------. Order of the Treasurer of War	1781 June 29	Engraved L.S. 2p.	XI, 28.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Newtown. Order of the Treasurer of War to pay a certain sum of Messrs. Wadswoth and Carter for supplies furnished to the army of Comte de Rochambeau. (In French and English.) E. by Wadsworth and Carter and by Jon[a]th[an] Trumbull. General physical description: Engraved L.S. 2p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to ----- -----	1781 August 16	L.S. 2p.	XI, 29.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Proposal to furnish arms for the use of the United States. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 2p.
United States. Continental Congress. Resolution	1781 September 12	D.S. 1p.	XI, 30.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
[Philadelphia]. Resolved that Mr. [Silas] Deane's accounts be examined by a Vice-Consul and that Mr. Deane be informed of the appointment of said Vice-Consul. Signed: George Bond, Deputy Secretary. (Copy.) General physical description: D.S. 1p.
United States. Continental Congress. Commission of Consul to France	1781 October 5 - 1782 October 12	3p.	XII, 73.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Thomas Barclay's commission as Consul to France; the King's Exequatur. Copies. (In English and French.) General physical description: 3p.
Beer, Thomas. to [Francis] Coffyn, Dunkirk	[1781 October]	A.L.S. 2p.	XI, 31.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Needs a letter of recommendation in order to transport himself and family to America. Could not get work in town because rope-making was slack and he was regarded as a spy. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. Resolutions	1781 November 23	D. 2p.	V, 72.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Resolutions concerning the Marquis de Lafayette's visit to France. (Copy.) General physical description: D. 2p.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. Resolutions	1781 November 23, 27, December 3	D.S. 3p.	V, 75.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Resolutions allowing Marquis de Lafayette to return to France, appointing him American Agent there, and placing the European loan under the direction of Mr. [Robert] Morris. Signed: Peter S. Du Ponceau, Sec[retar]y. General physical description: D.S. 3p.
Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804. to Silas Deane	1781 November	L.S. 4p.	XI, 32a.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Williamsburg. [Silas] Deane mistaken in his gloomy picture of American affairs; explains what he believes to be Spain's attitude. (Press copy.) General physical description: L.S. 4p.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. Resolution	1781 December 3	D.S. Cha[rle]s Thomson, Sec[retar]y. 1p.	V, 76.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Resolution empowering Mr. [Robert] Morris to dispose of all monies according to the Acts and Resolutions of Congress. General physical description: D.S. Cha[rle]s Thomson, Sec[retar]y. 1p.
Tallmadge, Benjamin, 1754-1835. to Silas Deane	1781 December 27	L.S. 7p.	XI, 32b.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Withersfield. Concerning the interception and publication of a letter said to be addressed to him by Mr. [Silas] Deane, in which union with Great Britain is advocated; Shows how groundless are the arguments used; believes in ultimate independence. (Press copy.) General physical description: L.S. 7p. Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Collections of New York Historical Society, 1889. Deane Papers, IV, 557.
Adams, John, 1735-1826. to George Fox	1781 December 28	D.S. 1p.	XII, 71.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Amsterdam. Passport for Mr. Fox to be used in France. (In French.) Signed also by J[ohn] Thaxter, Sec[retar]y. General physical description: D.S. 1p.
Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804. to ----- Brentano	1782 January 29		XI, 32c.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Williamsburg. Pained at parting with him. Sends him two letters to Mr. [Silas] Deane, one from Major [Benjamin] Tallmadge, the other from himself.
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to [John] de Neufville and Sons, Amsterdam	1782 March 9	L.S. 1p.	XI, 33.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Office of Finance, Philadelphia. Advising them to follow Dr. Franklin's orders as regards the goods belonging to the United States, in their possession. General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Dorchester, Guy Carleton, Baron, 1724-1808. to George Washington	1782 May 7	L.S. 2p.	XI, 34.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
New York. Announcing his appointment as Commander of the British forces on the Atlantic; deputed to act with Admiral [Robert] Digby on the Peace Commission; transmits papers to show that the British desire peace. (Copy.) General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Washington, George (1732-1799). to [Baron Dorchester], Guy Carleton	1782 May 10	L.S. 1p.	XI, 35.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Headquarters. Concerning his requests for a passport for Mr. Morgan. British flags of truce will be received only at Dobbs's Ferry, so long as the armies occupy their present position. (Copy.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. to Louis XVI	1782 May 20	L. 3p.	XI, 36.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Congratulatory letter upon the birth of the Dauphin. (Copy.) General physical description: L. 3p.
Bonnefoux, Pierre. to Bethia Alexander	[1782 June]	A.L.S. 2p.	XI, 37 and 38.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. She kindly undertook to induce Dr. Franklin to accept the dedication which was presented to him by one of their Professors of Philosophy, and he realizes that this act of condescension of this illustrious man is due to her. Begs her to communicate to Dr. Franklin that it will necessary for him to write to the Academy of Sciences of Toulouse, requesting it to represent him in this public act, and enclosing a form for such a request. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Allan, Thomas. et al. Certificate for the vessel, the Lyon of Bristol	1782 July 23	Printed D.S. 1p.	XI, 39.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
London. Certificate for the vessel, the Lyon of Bristol, that gives bond to return to Great Britain only. General physical description: Printed D.S. 1p.
Digby, Robert, 1732-1815. Dorchester, Guy Carleton, Baron, 1724-1808. to George Washington	1782 August 12	L.S. 2p.	XI, 40.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
New York. Lord Grenville has gone to Paris with full powers to treat for peace; offer of independence to America; probable concessions to the American loyalists. Mr. [Henry] Laurens's release; question of the exchange of prisoners. (Copy.) General physical description: L.S. 2p.
Mumford, Gurdon Saltonstall, 1764-1831. to William Temple Franklin	1782/[1783] August 12	A.L.S. 2p.	XI, 41.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Nantes. Introducing M. Le Grand Cannon and his companion, Mr. Russell. Concerning a letter from Dr. Franklin to Dr. [David] Hartley, containing a dialogue between some wreckers and a captain of a ship. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796. Resolution	1782 September 9	D.S. 1p.	XII, 21.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Resolve not to issue any more interest bills. Signed: Cha[rle]s Thomson, Sec[retar]y. General physical description: D.S. 1p.
Lamarque, Fabre, et Cie. to [Jean] L'Air de Lamotte, Passy	1782 September 11	A.L.S. 2p.	XI, 42.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Account of the use he has made of the money advanced to him by M. [Alexander] Gillon; begs him to call Dr. Franklin's attention to the matter. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Vernet, ------. to Madame [Brillon]	1782 September 25	A.L.S. 1p.	XI, 43.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Asking her influence with Dr. Franklin to procure a passage to America for M. [Laurent] Josselin, a civil and military engineer. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Wyld, Henry. to [Rodolphe] Ferdinand Grand	1782 October 8	A.L.S. 1p.	XII, 72.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Londonderry. Desiring the secure a passage to Philadelphia, on a French vessel. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Brentano, ------. to William Temple Franklin	1782	L. in 3d P. 1p.	XI, 32d.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Desires to know what he shall do with the letters delivered to him by Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth, just returned from Germany, and is to go back to the army in Virginia. (Press copy.) General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.
Newenham, Edward, Sir, 1732-1814. to Governor William Franklin	[1782]	A.L. in 3d P. 2p.	XI, 45.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Glad to learn of the Governor's safe arrival in England; offers to carry to Dr. Franklin, in Paris, any message not political. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 2p.
Thun, Ulrich, Baron de. Receipt	[1782]	A.D. 1p.	XI, 46.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Copy of a receipt signed by Richard Bache, Administrator of the estate of Frederick Hoeckl[er]in, for £200 received from Christian Schneider. (In French and German.) General physical description: A.D. 1p.
Vaux, Charles Grant, Vicomte de. to Marquis de Lafayette	[1782]	A.L. in 3d P. 3p.	XI, 44.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
His fortune lost in aiding the American cause; desires as a sort of indemnity, a tract of land on some navigable river in America. (In French.) General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 3p.
Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805. On the King's address on behalf of peace	1783 February 17	17p.	XI, 48.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
London. Speech in the House of Lords, on the King's address on behalf of peace. [See Hansard's Parliamentary Debates, XXIII, 407-420.] (In French.) General physical description: 17p.
Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823. Vaughan, Samuel, 1762-1827. Temple, Gustavus H.. to François Hoffman	1783 April 10	L.S. 1p.	XI, 49.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Thanking him for his courtesy in permitting them to see his important invention of the "polytype." (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
White, Samuel. to William Temple Franklin, Passy	1783 April 13	A.L.S. 2p.	XI, 50	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
London. [Charles James] Fox's proposal to admit American vessels on the basis of 1763, until a Commerical Treaty can be concluded. Desires to know if his grandfather can give American papers for a ship bought in England by an American. Family affairs. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin, Passy	1783 June 18	A.L.S. 2p.	XI, 51.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Desiring Dr. Franklin's assistance in securing a Captain's license for M. de la Ville. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Lavoisier, ------. Bossut, Charles, 1730-1814. Desmarest, Nicolas, 1725-1815. Description of an ascension made in the aerostatic machine	1783 July 3	Mem. 3p.	XII, 74.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Description of an ascension made in the aerostatic machine invented by the brothers [Joseph Michel and Jacques Etienne] Montgolfier. (In French.) General physical description: Mem. 3p.
Vaughan, Benjamin, 1751-1835. to William Temple Franklin, Passy	1783 August 8	A.L.S. 2p.	XI, 52.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
London. Concerning a note received from Jonathan Williams. [Sr.], which did not prove good. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Enneville, Madame ----- d'. Du Buc, Jean Baptiste, 1717-1795. Choiseul-Meuse, Catherine d'Idier, Comtesse de. Wedding announcement	1783 August	Printed N. 1p.	VIII, 28.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Announcing the marriage of M. du Buc-Saint-Olympe and Mme. De Longpré. (In French.) General physical description: Printed N. 1p.
Caffieri, Jean-Jacques, 1725-1792. to William Temple Franklin, Passy	1783 September 16	A.L.S. 1p.	XI, 53.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Dr. Franklin's bust packed ready for shipment; only the name of its destination needed. (In French.) General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Polastron, Jean-François-Gabriel, Comte de. Vaudreuil, Louis Philippe de Rigaud, Marquis de, 1724-1802. Le Roy, Jean Baptiste, 1720-1800. Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. Polignac, Jules-François-Armand, Duc de, 1745-1817. Description of an ascension made in M. Montgolfier's aerostatic machine	1783 November 21	Mem. 3p.	XI, 54.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Enthusiastic description of an ascension made in M. Montgolfier's aerostatic machine; it carried two passengers, the Marquis d'Orlandes and M. Pilâtre de Rozier. (In French. Copy.) General physical description: Mem. 3p.
Deane, Silas, 1737-1789. to the Continental Congress	[1783]	A.L. 1p.	XI, 55.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
His bill against Congress; three charges cited a having been wrongfully made; reimbursement sought. General physical description: A.L. 1p.
Unidentified. Ode in Imitation of Alcæus	1783	1p.	XI, 56.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Printed by B[enjamin] F[ranklin] Bache. Passy, 1783. Printed broadside. General physical description: 1p.
Unidentified. Poem	1783	1p.	VIII, 39.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Poem addressed to Dr Franklin on the occasion of his receiving from the Comtesse de Deux-Ponts, a bâton of thorn-wood, surmounted by an apple of gold and representing a liberty-cap. (In French. Printed vy Didot l'ainé.) General physical description: 1p.
Pechigny, Madame Devillier. to William Temple Franklin, Passy	[1783]	L.S. 1p.	XI, 57.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Terms upon which his protégé may be received into the writer's school. (In French.) General physical description: L.S. 1p.
Finck, Jacques. Account of Dr. Franklin's family expenses	1783-1784 January	90p.	973.3 D./F 85.9 F.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Account of Dr. Franklin's family expenses. 1 vol. 410. General physical description: 90p.
Hoffman, François. New art of polytype	1784 August 2	1p.	XI, 58.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Page with ornamental heading, showing the new art of polytype invented by M. Hoffman. (In French.) General physical description: 1p.
Angenend, ------. Bills for tailoring	1784 August 19-December 22	Mem. S. 9p.	VIII, 55, 56, 57 and 58.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. Bills for tailoring. (In French.) General physical description: Mem. S. 9p.
Unidentified. to Benjamin [Franklin] Bache	1784 October 14 and 1785 July 2	Mem. 1p.	XI, 59.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Tailor's bill. (Latter part torn off.) General physical description: Mem. 1p.
Pachelbel de Gehag, Heinrich Christian Friedrich de, 1763-1838. Death announcement	1784	Printed N. 1p.	VIII, 59.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Announcing the death of the Duke de Deux-Ponts on October 5, 1784. (In French.) General physical description: Printed N. 1p.
Finck, Jacques. Bill for household expenses	1785 February and March	Mem. 3p.	VIII, 62 and XII, 28.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Bill for household expenses. (In French.) General physical description: Mem. 3p.
Société Royale de Physique, d'Histoire Naturelle et des Arts d'Orleans. Certificate of membership	1785 April 5	1p.	Framed.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Orléans. Certificate of his election as honorary member. Signed: Huet de Froberville. (In French.) General physical description: 1p.
Unidentified. Boys in Dr. Franklin's Charity School	1787	Mem. 1p.	XI, 60.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
List of boys in his Excellency's, Dr. Franklin's, Charity School. General physical description: Mem. 1p.
Unidentified. Ode in honor of the day	1788 July 4	1p.	XII, 75.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Printed broadside. General physical description: 1p.
Behr, Baron. Visiting card	n.d.		XI, 74a.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Finck, Jacques. Expense account	n.d.	Mem. 1p.	XI, 75.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
In French. General physical description: Mem. 1p.
Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823. Quality of gun barrels purchased for use in America	n.d.	Mem. 2p.	XI, 76.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Quality of gun barrels purchased for use in America, so poor that it is useless to ship them. General physical description: Mem. 2p.
Guevelin, Marguerite. Bill of expenses	n.d.	Mem. S. 1p.	XI, 77.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
In French. General physical description: Mem. S. 1p.
Hammet, ------. Visiting card	n.d.		XI, 75b.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792. Men from St. Malo	n.d.	Mem. S. 1p.	XI, 79.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
List of men from St. Malo. General physical description: Mem. S. 1p.
Lee, ------. Visiting card	n.d.		IX, 75c.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Shipley, Jonathan, 1714-1788. Visiting card	n.d.		XI, 75d.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Swayne and Clifford (Ironmongers). Articles sold at their warehouse	n.d.	2p.	XII, 80.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
List of articles sold at their warehouse. Printed circular. General physical description: 2p.
Williams. Engraved card	n.d.		XI, 75e.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Engraved card of a limner based in London
Unidentified. Bill	n.d.	1p.	VIII, 75.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Bill for work done in the wine cellars. (In French.) General physical description: 1p.
Unidentified. Bill for expenses	n.d.	Mem. 1p.	XI, 68.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Incurred in capturing and confining seven sailors. (In French.) General physical description: Mem. 1p.
Unidentified. Directions for using a medicinal powder	n.d.	Mem. 2p.	XI, 73.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Directions for using a medicinal powder, guaranteed to cure all wounds, and to prevent gangrene. (In French.) General physical description: Mem. 2p.
Unidentified. Drawing of a blunderbuss	n.d.	1p.	XI, 70.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Water-color drawing of a blunderbuss. (In French.) E. "At Mr. Cassan's at Charleville, to be sent to Mr. Clonitz." General physical description: 1p.
Unidentified. English vessels of war	n.d.	Mem. 3p.	XI, 66.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
List of English vessels of war with their guns, captains and crews. (In French.) General physical description: Mem. 3p.
Unidentified. Engraving of Lafayette	n.d.	Printed Mem. 1p.	XI, 72.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Description of an engraving of [Marquis de] Lafayette at Yorktown, dedicated to General Washington, by M. [Noël] Le mire. (In French.) General physical description: Printed Mem. 1p.
Unidentified. Intructions to Postmasters of France	n.d.	2p.	XII, 77.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Intructions to Postmasters of France as to the method of keeping their records. Printed broadside. (In French.) General physical description: 2p.
Unidentified. to ----- de St. Marc	n.d.	L. in 3d P. 1p.	XI, 71.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Paris. An order to pay M. [Ferdinand] Grand a certain sum due on a cargo of tobacco from Virginia. (In French.) General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.
Unidentified. Names and address of titled French officers.	n.d.	Mem. 1p.	XI, 67.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
List of the names and address of several titled French officers. (In French.) General physical description: Mem. 1p.
Unidentified. Note recording the titles of two books	n.d.	Mem. 1p.	XI, 65.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Note recording the titles of two books, L'histoire des Finances by M. [François Véron] de Forbonnais, and Tariff Schedules in the Diffrent States of Europe by M. Beaumont. (In French.) General physical description: Mem. 1p.
Unidentified. On the evils of paper currency	n.d.	Diss. 4p.	XI, 62.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
An essay on the evils of paper currency. General physical description: Diss. 4p.
Unidentified. Paying indebtedness by the sale of American timber	n.d.	Mem. 1p.	XI, 64.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
A scheme to pay four hundred millions of American indebtedness by the sale of American timber. (In French.) General physical description: Mem. 1p.
Unidentified. Plan of an air ship	n.d.	1p.	XI, 69.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Pictorial plan of an air ship. (In French.) General physical description: 1p.
Unidentified. Plan to carry on commerce by ships of war	n.d.	Dis. 16p.	XI, 63.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Plan to carry on all commerce of the United States by ships of war; advantages of this method. (In French.) General physical description: Dis. 16p.
Unidentified. Toasts given at a dinner	n.d.	1p.	XII, 78.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
List of eighteen American toasts given at a dinner in honor of Major-General Charles Cotesworth Pinckney. Printed Broadside. General physical description: 1p.
Unidentified. Volunteers of Franklin	n.d.	L. 3p.	XI, 61 and XII, 76.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Project for the formation of two picked companies under the title, "Volunteers of Franklin." (In French. In duplicate.) General physical description: L. 3p.
Vaughan, Benjamin, 1751-1835. to William Temple Franklin	n.d.	A.L. in 3d P. 1p.	XI, 80.	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Enclosing a letter to be forwarded to America. General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.