1To Benjamin Franklin from Robert Niles, 6 August 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I arived at Paimbeauf on the third Instt. and shall make all possible dispatch to proceed on my Voyge. Inclos’d you have a Bill to the amount of the Money remitted for the purchase of Types. I am Sir Your very Humble Servant Addressed: The Hble Benjamin Franklin Esqre. / Paris Endorsed: Capt. Niles and Watson about Types For the use of Connecticut printers;...
2To Benjamin Franklin from Robert Niles, 27 October 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society This may advise you that I have had the misfortune Of being taken. I Sailed from Nants the 28th of august. The Next morning at day light fell in with the Ship Beezly Capt. Noah Gautier of Jersey who Chased me Seven hours When the Wind blowing very fresh and The Sea high Came up With and Captured me, after Maning the vessel Sent her to Jersey. Capt. Barns is...
3From Benjamin Franklin to Robert Niles, 3 November 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Historical Society of Pennsylvania I am sorry for your Misfortune. On showing this Line to Mr Bondfield, he will supply you with what may be necessary to forward your Return, in which I wish you better Luck, being, with Regard, & Goodwill, Sir, Your most obedient humble Servant Addressed: A Monsieur / Monsieur le Capitaine Niles / Ameriquain / chez M. Bondfield / Negociant / à Bordeaux...
4Robert Niles to the Commissioners, 22 January 1779 (Adams Papers)
On my arival here Mr. Dobree told me he was informed By a line from you that I had Said that I was taken By a Privateer that belonged partly to his father —and Desired me to give him in Wrighting What the Captain Said. But as it is a matter that Concerns my Country and You being part of the legislative body of my Country To Whom I am accountable for my Conduct—I told Him I Rather Chose to...
5Robert Niles to the American Commissioners, 22 January 1779: résumé (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society <Nantes, January 22, 1779: When I arrived here Mr. Dobrée informed me that, according to you, I claimed to have been captured by a privateer which was partially owned by his father. He asked me for a written statement of what the captain had said, but I preferred to send it to you, as a representative of the country to which I am accountable. I shall now...