11To Benjamin Franklin from Richard Bache: Two Letters, 2 November 1779 (Franklin Papers)
(I) and (II) ALS : American Philosophical Society I did myself this pleasure, under different dates by the Frigate Confederacy, that sailed about a Week ago having on board Monsr. Gerard & Mr. Jay as Passengers— I now inclose you second Bills for another years Interest of your money in the loan office, amounting to 486 Dollars— I hope the safe arrival of the first Bills will render these...
12To Benjamin Franklin from Sarah Bache, 14 November 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society My Friend and neighbour Mrs Wistar has been to request Mr Bache would write a few lines to introduce Mr. Ashton to you, as he is not at home I take that liberty, Mr Ashton has been in partnership with Mr John Gibson, and bears the Character of a very worthy good man, it will not be long before he will return and I hope will bring us the pleasing accounts of...
13To Benjamin Franklin from Edward Bancroft, [25 December 1779] (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Dr. Bancroft presents his most respectful Compliments to Dr. Franklin. He called to Communicate a Letter which he has just recd. from Mr. Ridley (in Maryland) mentioning that Mr. Jno. Adams is appointed to return to Europe to assist in any future Treaty of Peace, and that Mr. Lawrence (son I believe of the Late President) is appointed Secretary of Embassy at...
14To Benjamin Franklin from Amelia Barry, 31 December 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society One of the happiest days of my life, was that in which I was honored with your condescending favor of the 28th. ulto. for which I return you my most sincere and grateful acknowledgments. I had heared a few days ago, of the death of my revered God-mama from a Mr. Logan— I will not renew a grief which Time I hope, has abated, by saying more on so painful a...
15To Benjamin Franklin from Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, 8 December 1779 (Franklin Papers)
LS : American Philosophical Society Ayant entendu dire, Monsieur, que vous preniez un hotel à Paris et par conséquent un Suisse; Le nommé Abbeg m’a demandé une Lettre pour Se presenter à vous, et vous offrir Ses Services, dans Le cas où ce bruit Serait fondé. Il m’a été recommandé par Mr Le Noir, et est parent de son propre Suisse dont il est très content; cela Serait d’un bon augure pour...
16To Benjamin Franklin from Beaumarchais, 1 January 1780 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Mr De Beaumarchais a l’honneur de présenter Son respectueux hommage a Monsieur franklin. Il le prie de vouloir bien remettre au porteur de la présente les 56 lettres acceptées. Un peu de dérangement dans la Santé de Mr De Beaumarchais l’empéche d’aller lui mesme renouveller a Monsieur franklin les assurances du respect avec lequel il est le très dévoué...
17To Benjamin Franklin from Beccaria: résumé, 16 December 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS and copy: American Philosophical Society; four drafts: American Philosophical Society <Turin, December 16, 1779, in Italian: Mr. Chantel gave me your very gracious letter and told me about the audience— most gratifying to me—with which you honored him. I am sorry that for the present time I do not have the energy I could wish to thank you properly in writing. To make up for it, I shall try...
18To Benjamin Franklin from Arnold-Barthélemy Beerenbroek, 27 November 1779 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Dr Beerenbroek presents his Respects to Dr Franklin; begs the favor to be informed if Dr Ingenhousz is in Paris, & desires to know his address. Dr Beerenbroek has just received a Letter from London in which it is mentioned that Dr Ingenhousz has left London lately, & that he is gone over to the continent; he will therefor be much obliged to Dr Franklin if he...
19To Benjamin Franklin from William Bingham, 28 February 1780 (Franklin Papers)
Two ALS : American Philosophical Society No Event of material Importance to merit your Notice or Attention, has happened in this Quarter since the Date of my last— I have not been honoured with any of your Favors since your Residence in France, not withstanding the many official Letters that in the Course of public Business I have had occasion to address you— I am entirely ignorant of the...
20To Benjamin Franklin from Robert Birrell, 29 January 1780 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Historical Society of Pennsylvania I am Very Sorrow that I should be the means of putting You to the least trouble or inconveniency, but as My Situation is such as I shall endeavour to inform you, I thinck it is my duty to acquaint you of it. Sir, here is a Number of American Subgects that has been Prizoners of War from four to Twenty four Months, & by all appearence there is no more...