1Editorial Note: Death of Franklin (Jefferson Papers)
News of the death of Benjamin Franklin arrived in New York City on 22 April 1790. That same day...
2I. The Secretary of State to the President, 9 December 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
I have now the honour to return you the letter from the President of the Assembly of...
3Enclosure: President of the Commune of Paris to the President and Members of Congress, 29 July 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
We have learned that Franklin, the man of all nations, is no more—having enlightened them all,...
4II. Tobias Lear to the Secretary of State, 26 January 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
By the President’s command T. Lear has the honor respectfully to transmit to the Secretary of...
5Enclosure I: Louis XVI to George Washington, 11 September 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Très chers grands Amis et Alliés . Nous avons reçu la lettre par la quelle vous nous avez...
6Enclosure II: The President of the National Assembly of France to “The President of Congress”, [20 June 1790] (Jefferson Papers)
The National Assembly has worn, during three days mourning for Benjamin Franklin, your fellow...
7Enclosure III: The President to the President of the National Assembly of France, 27 January 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I received with particular satisfaction, and imparted to Congress the communication made by the...
8III. Thomas Jefferson to the Rev. William Smith, 19 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I feel both the wish and the duty to communicate, in compliance with your request, whatever,...
9IV. Thomas Jefferson to John Vaughan, 22 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to Mr. Vaughan and incloses him a copy of a letter he has...
10V. The Secretary of State to the President of the National Assembly, 8 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I have it in Charge from the President of the United States of America to communicate to the...