1To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 10–11 January 1780 (Washington Papers)
The last evening the North Redoubt was discovered to be on fire; at the Southwest corner, on the out side, about two feet below the top of the Parapet, & within the face, or outside timbers; the fire appeared to be makeing its way towards the Magazine, which is in that end of the bomb proof, and where at that time, were ten barrells of powder, which at first much alarmed the Garrison; but the...
2Monday 10th. (Adams Papers)
This morning at 7 o clock we set away from Torre quemada. Just after we set away we went over a Bridge with 25 Arches to it and at about ten o clock we went over another with 18 Arches to it. We dined at a little village the name of which it is not necessary to mention and at about half after five arrived at Sellada el Camino where we shall lodge to night. It is 8 leagues from Torre quemada.
3From Benjamin Franklin to Brown, Collinson & Tritton, 10 January 1780 (Franklin Papers)
ALS (draft): American Philosophical Society I drew on you some time since for £70.8.0 in favour of Mr Caslon. I request a Sketch of my Account, containing all the Articles since my Arrival in France in December 1776. I am, Gentlemen, Your humble Servant The London banking firm added the third partner in 1778: F.G. Hilton Price, A Handbook of London Bankers … (New York, 1876; reprinted, 1970),...
4From Benjamin Franklin to Mary Hewson, 10 January 1780 (Franklin Papers)
ALS (draft): American Philosophical Society Your kind Letter of May 30. 79. came to my hands but a few days since, by Dr Ingenhausz, who has also brought the Milk pot. The Copper Vessel I received long ago. I hear that your Affairs are settled to your Satisfaction, on which I congratulate you with sincere Pleasure. You end your Letter with this endearing Expression of Friendship, “ I wish we...
5From Benjamin Franklin to Landais, 10 January 1780 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Library of Congress A Copy shall be made of the Paragraphs you mention, and delivered to you attested as you desire. As we have a great deal of pressing Business on hand, I am oblig’d to postpone your affair till this Day week, which I mention to save you the Trouble of calling on me sooner. In the mean time I wish you would peruse the enclosed memoirs from the Swedish Ambassador,...
6From Benjamin Franklin to James Woodmason, [10 January 1780] (Franklin Papers)
ALS (draft): American Philosophical Society I have lately receiv’d yours, without Date, acquainting me that the Paper I ordered is at length finished, & will be sent by the first Ship to Amsterdam, which I am glad to hear. If not already gone, please to insure it, and send me your Account. Present my affectionate Respects to your good Father, and believe me to be Sir, Your assured Friend &...
7To Benjamin Franklin from Catherine de Wesselow Cramer, 10 January 1780 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Vous avez sçû la mort de Monsieur Cramer, & vous l’avez regretté: j’épargne à votre coeur sensible la peinture de l’etat où je suis depuis ce moment. Je n’ai pû prendre plutôt la plume pour vous assurer de tout l’intérêt que m’inspire votre petit fils. Soyez tranquille sur son compte & croyez que j’en ai soin comme de mon propre fils. Ils sont dans la même...
8To Benjamin Franklin from Thomas Digges: Two Letters, [10 January 1780] (Franklin Papers)
(I) AL : Historical Society of Pennsylvania; (II) ALS : Historical Society of Pennsylvania At Plymouth Jany 1. 1780 the Prisoners stood thus— Exchangd by the Cartel Ship 97 Escaped in all 72 Enterd into the navy 63 Dead 15 257 Remaining in Prison 183 The State at Portsmouth the same day, & since which 3 or four have escaped In Prison 227
9To Benjamin Franklin from Dumas, 10 January 1780 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society; AL (draft): Algemeen Rijksarchief My last, of which I could not keep a copy, has carried you the declaration & denunciation of the principal cities of this province against the late arbitrary proceedings of an influenced plurality. They say here, that the English have insulted the men of war of this State, & taken the Dutch mercht. Ships who sailed under...
10To Benjamin Franklin from Lafayette, 10 January 1780 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society From a Ministerial letter I just Receive from Versaïlles I Begin to hope that My little Negotiation will take a Good turn, and as I Made it my point to succeed in this affair, No exertions will be untried for the purpose— I should, My Good friend, have done Myself the honor of Waïting on You this Morning, was I Not seiz’d By A Violent Cold, Which I the more...