Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Thanks him for all his trouble and for the condescending goodness of his grandfather; encloses fifteen louis for the watch, which has arrived safely., American Philosophical Society
Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Sends a copy of his previous letter about his project of going to Madrid for a few months before setting out for America, and requests an early reply., American Philosophical Society
Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Is preparing to leave Bordeaux; expects to travel with Col. Henry Brockholst Livingston from Bayonne to Madrid., American Philosophical Society
Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Was obliged to leave Madrid and come to Cadiz on account of his health. Intends soon to embark for America; will make his head-quarters at Philadelphia. Comments on Cornwallis's surrender and its effect on England., American Philosophical Society
Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Is anxious to become an American citizen, but not prepared to go through the formalities at Bordeaux. Intends to go to Madrid first to learn Spanish. Asks his opinion and advice in the matter., American Philosophical Society
Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Introducing Major David Salisbury Franks whose mission to Europe is known to him. Saw a lightning conductor upon a powder magazine at Segovia., American Philosophical Society
Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. On the eve of embarking for America, gratefully acknowledges kindly sentiments expressed in letters from Dr. Joseph Priestley, Dr. Richard Price, Dr. Franklin, Mr. John Jay and others., American Philosophical Society
Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. His arrival in Philadelphia after having been detained as a prisoner on the Quebec frigate, and then paroled; a splendid entertainment given by Congress in honor of the Dauphin; surprised and alarmed at the prevalence of French fashions and luxury instead of the republican simplicity he had expected to find., American Philosophical Society
Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Repeats circumstance of detention on board the Quebec frigate, and his subsequent parole; gives an account of an execution by refugees and steps taken by General Washington to revenge the same. Other personal matters are also included., American Philosophical Society
Two letters from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin; one from November 12th and another from November 15th. Portraying sentiments entertained in the United States toward England. Discusses peace terms. Local government., American Philosophical Society
Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Expressing satisfaction with the country and his intention of remaining. Buys property in Berkley County Virginia of General Charles Lee. Laments death of latter. Rumors of peace with England. National spirit pervades the country. Gaieties in Philadelphia., American Philosophical Society
Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. His proposed purchase of "old Gen. Charles Lee's " estate in Virginia and the death of the latter. Remarks on his peculiar and disagreeable character. The situation as he sees it in America; the blockading of the ports by the English; the death of Col. John Laurens in a skirmish near Charlestown; changes that have taken place in the country., American Philosophical Society