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Title: Carmichael, William to William Temple Franklin, 1783 February 6
Identifier(s): text:320299
Description: Madrid. Introducing Mr. [Diego] Gardoqui as his particular friend. General physical description: ALS, 1p.
Subject: Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823; Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798
Date: 1783-02-06

Title: Carmichael, William to Benjamin Franklin, 1784 September 25
Identifier(s): text:320275
Description: Madrid. Appointment of M. [Diego de] Gardoqui as Minister from Spain to the United States. Question of the "South Carolina" frigate and the indemnity claimed; his promise to write to the Comte de Galvez. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p. Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Works (Sparks, X, 140; Bigelow, IX, 61).
Subject: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790; Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798
Date: 1784-09-25

Title: Carmichael, William to Benjamin Franklin, 1785 May 12
Identifier(s): text:320278
Description: Aranjuez. Enclosing the last advices received from Morocco; necessity of temporizing with the Prince until the sentiments of Congress are fully explained. Answer received to his letter to Congress respecting M. [Diegode] Gardoqui's mission; his conduct in this business approved. General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Subject: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790; Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798
Date: 1785-05-12

Title: Carmichael, William to Benjamin Franklin, 1782 August 20; Carmichael, William. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11277
Description: William Carmichael writes to Benjamin Franklin to inform him that he had drawn a bill under his name. He also writes about matters of diplomacy, describing how the Spanish court engaged with diplomats. Carmichael describes his encounters with the new Prussian Minister. Carmichael discusses the news that the Empress of Russia has ordered her diplomats to recognize the United States. He explains that he is frustrated by the lack of information he is given by other American diplomats. At the end of the letter, Carmichael discusses contemporary literature including, Tomás de Yriarte (or Iriarte), Fábulas literarias en verso castellano. He asks Franklin to send Richard Cumberland's Anecdotes of Eminent Painters in Spain, during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Lived Experience; Diplomacy; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794; Jay, John, 1745-1829; Floridablanca, José Moñino y Redondo, conde de, 1728-1808
Date: 1782-08-20; 2022

Title: Carmichael, William to William Temple Franklin, 1781 June 5; Carmichael, William. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26029
Description: Letter from William Carmichael to William Temple Franklin. Received by Mr. Faber articles purchased for him. Intends to buy in France what articles he may need, as they are much cheaper than in Spain. Wishes to draw on Dr. Franklin for his salary as it becomes due. Mentions reports of the movements of the belligerent fleets. Abbé Alvarez and Mr. Faber appear warm friends of Dr. Franklin and his grandson. Requests the latter to present his compliments to Princess Masseran and the Marquise Lafayette. Hears Dr. Franklin has written some little pieces lately; is very desirous to get them.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; International travel; Carmichael, William, -1795; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-06-05; 2022

Title: Carmichael, William to William Temple Franklin, 1783 April 10; Carmichael, William. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25847
Description: Letter from William Carmichael to William Temple Franklin. Madrid. Tells of the visit of Comte d'Estaing and Marquis Lafayette to Madrid; is pleased they were witnesses of his conduct and mode of life. Will soon close his public accounts and send them to Mr. John Jay and Congress. Refers to his private account and irregular payment of his salary. Has not insisted yet on being presented to the King and Royal Family, but is treated as the Charge d'Affaires of the United States. Complains of heavy postage charges he has to pay on unimportant mail matter from the Department of Foreign Affairs. Refers to cost of negotiating a treaty.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Influence--Congresses; Finance, Public--United States--History--To 1789; Finance, Personal--United States; Carmichael, William, -1795; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-04-10; 2022

Title: Carmichael, William to William Temple Franklin, 1783 January 4; Carmichael, William. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25963
Description: Letter from William Carmichael to William Temple Franklin. Has learned from Mr. Robert R. Livingston and Mr. Robert Morris that bills had been remitted for arrears of his salary. Is in a very difficult situation owing to lack of funds. Will be obliged to draw on Dr. Franklin for money due Mr. Francis Cabarras. Expects Marquis Lafayette to visit the city; will be a great consolation to him. Comments on the treaty with Great Britain and inquires about Dr. Edward Bancroft and Mr. Francis M. Dana.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Finance, Public--United States--History--To 1789; Treaties; Carmichael, William, -1795; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-02-04; 2022

Title: Carmichael, William to William Temple Franklin, 1781 August 20; Carmichael, William. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26144
Description: Letter from William Carmichael to William Temple Franklin. Is translating enclosures contained in his letter into Spanish. Occupies a pavillion of the house in which the Prince of Masseran lived last year; is pleased to hear of the Princess's remembrance of him. Is on a friendly footing with all the foreign Secretaries. Knew Mr. [John] Adams's visit to Paris was on account of the proposed conferences for peace; is not surprised at his silence towards Dr. Franklin. Deplores the jealousy displayed by the American envoys towards each other and their lack of cooperation. If Comte de Grasse has a favorable passage, a blow may be struck at the headquarters of toryism in America. No news of the Duke de Crillon's arrival at Minorca. Desires a seal ring to be purchased for him with the head of Brutus, Socrates or Dr. Franklin on it.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; International trade--18th century; Economics--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; American loyalists; Carmichael, William, -1795; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-08-20; 2022

Title: Carmichael, William to William Temple Franklin, 1781 April 20; Carmichael, William. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25617
Description: Letter from William Carmichael to William Temple Franklin. Mr. John Jay's courier returned from Paris with letters and articles purchased for them. Thanks him for his trouble. Expresses his gratitude for Dr. Franklin's friendship.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; International Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; International travel; Carmichael, William, -1795; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-04-20; 2022

Title: Carmichael, William to William Temple Franklin, 1781 September 21; Carmichael, William. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26181
Description: Letter from William Carmichael to William Temple Franklin. Introduces Major David Salisbury Franks and requests that he be shown particular attention; is well and favorably known throughout the Union and could counteract the work of their common personal enemies at home. Refers to Arthur Lee as one of the bitterest and alludes to his ambition to become Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Dr. Franklin has now the same commission as Mr. John Adams.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Political Philosophy; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Carmichael, William, -1795; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-09-21; 2022

Title: Carmichael, William to Benjamin Franklin, 1782 July 08; Carmichael, William. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11272
Description: American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance
Date: 1782-07-08; 2022

Title: Carmichael, William to William Temple Franklin, 1781 April 1; Carmichael, William. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25347
Description: Letter from William Carmichael to William Temple Franklin. Requesting him to purchase several articles for Mrs. John Jay and himself.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; International Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Carmichael, William, -1795; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-04-01; 2022

Title: Carmichael, William to William Temple Franklin, 1783 February 6; Carmichael, William. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27197
Description: Letter from William Carmichael to William Temple Franklin. Madrid. Introducing Mr. Diego Gardoqui as his particular friend.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Carmichael, William, -1795; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-02-06; 2022

Title: Carmichael, William to Richard Henry Lee, 1777 March 17; Carmichael, William. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16399
Description: Letter from William Carmichael to Richard Henry Lee. Arthur Lee is in Spain. Introducing the Marquis de Lafayette and Baron deKalb.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Political Philosophy; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; International International travel
Date: 1777-03-17; 2021

Title: Carmichael, William to William Temple Franklin, 1781 October 21; Carmichael, William. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27119
Description: Letter from William Carmichael to William Temple Franklin. Madrid. Highly pleased with the intelligence from America. Is encouraged by some success in his mission. Stands well with foreign Ministers. Requests a book on Spain by Mr. Richard Cumberland.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Carmichael, William, -1795; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-10-21; 2022