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Title: Province of Pennsylvania Assembly to Thomas Smith, 1776 April 19; No. 1097 Province of Pennsylvania Assembly to Thomas Smith
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:990
Description: Commission issued to Thomas Smith esquire as colonel of the Second Battalion of Associators in Bedford County; signed by John Morton, speaker.; Printed form; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Armed Forces--Officers; United States. Continental Army
Date: 1776-04-19; 2021

Title: Barrington, Richard to an unknown recipient, 1783 January 16; Barrington, Richard. to ------
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26303
Description: Letter from Richard Barrington to an unknown recipient. Abbeville. Is a son of the late General Barrington and served for a time as an ensign in the 3d Regiment of Foot Guards. Has severed his connection with the English army and is living with his mother in France. Wishes to obtain employment in the United States army and offers his services.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; Armed Forces--Officers; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Armed Forces--Officers; Employment--History--18th century; Barrington, Richard
Date: 1783-01-16; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1782 September 3; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26609
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Request for letter of marque of ship "Nancy" commanded by Capt. William Burlingham.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; Armed Forces--Officers; Sailors; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-09-03; 2022

Title: Barclay, Thomas to William Temple Franklin, 1782 September 10; Barclay, Thomas, 1728-1793. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26790
Description: Letter from Thomas Barclay to William Temple Franklin. Requesting a letter a Marquis de Castries with information of his (Barclay's) appointment by Congress to settle for prize-money arising from the cruise of Commodore John Paul Jones.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; Armed Forces--Officers; Prize law--United States; Barclay, Thomas, 1728-1793; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-09-10; 2022

Title: Barclay, Thomas to William Temple Franklin, 1783 March 22; Barclay, Thomas, 1728-1793. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26695
Description: Letter from Thomas Barclay to William Temple Franklin. Relating to prize-money claimed by the "Alliance" and Commodore John Paul Jones's squadron. Request that William Temple speak to Benjamin Franklin about expenses from a previous expedition.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; Armed Forces--Officers; Prize law--United States; Warships--United States; Barclay, Thomas, 1728-1793; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-03-22; 2022

Title: Barclay, Thomas to William Temple Franklin, 1783 May 9; Barclay, Thomas, 1728-1793. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26120
Description: Letter from Thomas Barclay to William Temple Franklin. Inquires if Dr. Franklin has heard from the Ministry about the attachments laid on Commodore John Barry's prize-money.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; Armed Forces--Officers; Prize law--United States; Barclay, Thomas, 1728-1793; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-05-09; 2022

Title: Franks, David Salisbury to William Temple Franklin, 1782 January 20; Franks, David Salisbury. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27090
Description: Letter from David Salisbury Franks to William Temple Franklin. Introducing Major Porter who has a furlough from Gen. Washington to spend a few months in Europe. He (Franks) will sail in a day or two.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; International travel; Armed Forces--Officers; Franks, David Salisbury, approximately 1740-1793; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-01-20; 2022

Title: Watson, Elkanah to William Temple Franklin, 1782 September 6; Watson, Elkanah, 1758-1842. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27193
Description: Letter from Elkana Watson to William Temple Franklin. Request for subscription in aid of Captain Hardy.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; Armed Forces--Officers; Watson, Elkanah, 1758-1842; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-09-06; 2022

Title: Saint-Aubin, Augustin to William Temple Franklin, 1779 October 1; Saint-Aubin, Augustin, 1736-1807. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24600
Description: Letter from Augustin Saint-Aubin to William Temple Franklin. Requests William Temple Franklin to show his portrait of General Washington to the Marquis Lafayette and let him know the latter's opinion of it; as he wishes to put it on sale and send some copies to America. Hears that M. Lafayette is going to have a full size portrait of General Washington made.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Armed Forces--Officers; Saint-Aubin, Augustin, 1736-1807; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-10-01; 2022

Title: Johnson, Joshua to William Temple Franklin, 1778 December 15; Johnson, Joshua, 1742-1802. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25687
Description: Letter from Joshua Johnson to William Temple Franklin. Looked carefully over the letters brought by the "General Washington." Is certain there is no other for him but the one forwarded.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Armed Forces--Officers; Johnson, Joshua, 1742-1802; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-12-15; 2022

Title: Fox, George to William Temple Franklin, 1781 December 5; Fox, George, 1759-1828. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26969
Description: Letter from George Fox to William Temple Franklin. Great rejoicing amongst the Americans on receipt of news telling of the surrender of Cornwallis. Thinks if Charlestown and New York were retaken it would end the war. Inquires if the "St. James", from Philadelphia, brings news of any material changes in that city.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; International Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Capitulations, Military; Armed Forces--Officers; Fox, George, 1759-1828; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-12-05; 2022

Title: Bancroft, Edward to William Temple Franklin, 1783 July 11; Bancroft, Edward, 1744-1821. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26930
Description: Letter from Edward Bancroft to William Temple Franklin. Hears that the packet "Washington" has arrived at Havre from Philadelphia; wishes to engage passage on her for the return trip. Tells of arrangements he has made for his family in London during his absence.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; International travel; Armed Forces--Officers; Family life--18th century; Bancroft, Edward, 1744-1821; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-07-11; 2022

Title: Bache, Richard to William Temple Franklin, 1781 October 4; Bache, Richard, 1737-1811. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26495
Description: Letter from Richard Bache to William Temple Franklin. Replies to inquiry about Philip Dieffenbach and the Mengs family. Will forward seeds as soon as Mr. William Bartram puts them up. Request civilities for Capt. Hoops, an American officer and a brother of Mrs. Thomas Barclay, who was taken prisoner at the battle of Camden and is going to Europe on a furlough.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Prisoners of war--United States--History--18th century; Armed Forces--Officers; Bache, Richard, 1737-1811; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-10-04; 2022

Title: Limozin, Andrew to Jonathan Williams Jr., 1781 November 23; Limozin, Andrew. to Jonathan Williams, [Jr.], Nantes
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26786
Description: Letter from Andrew Limozin to Jonathan Williams Jr. Le Havre. Congratulates him on the good news received at Brest, of the surrender of Lord Cornwallis. Asks him to procure the release, through Dr. Franklin, of the Captain and Lieutenant of an American privateer sloop in prison at Le Havre.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; Capitulations, Military; Armed Forces--Officers; Limozin, Andrew; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
Date: 1781-11-23; 2022

Title: Bache, Richard to William Temple Franklin, 1781 November 30; Bache, Richard, 1737-1811. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25987
Description: Letter from Richard Bache to William Temple Franklin. Relating to shipment of boxes of seeds and pippin grafts; cannot procure squirrel skins. Asks his opinion as to the effect of Cornwallis's surrender.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Household supplies; Capitulations, Military; Armed Forces--Officers; Bache, Richard, 1737-1811; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-11-30; 2022

Title: Chaumont, Jacques-Donatien Leray de (James Le Ray) to William Temple Franklin, 1781 November 20; Chaumont, Jacques-Donatien Leray de (James Le Ray), 1760-1841. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26993
Description: Letter from Jacques-Donatien Leray de Chaumont to William Temple Franklin. Requests him to call at the office of the Gazette de France and get several copies of the paper containing an account of the victory over Lord Cornwallis, which Dr. Franklin wishes to send to Madrid.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Armed Forces--Officers; Gazettes; Chaumont, Jacques-Donatien Leray de (James Le Ray), 1760-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-11-20; 2022

Title: Petrie, Samuel to William Temple Franklin, 1779 December 31; Petrie, Samuel. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25754
Description: Letter from Samuel Petrie to William Temple Franklin. Requests him to procure the release on parole of Geo. Taylor, Lieutenant of the British privateer "Chance," in prison at Bayonne; also of John Craig a passenger on the ship "Matty" of Glasgow.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Prisoners of war--United States--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Armed Forces--Officers; Petrie, Samuel; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-12-31; 2022

Title: Adams, John to William Temple Franklin, 1781 January 18; Adams, John, 1735-1826. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24958
Description: Letter from John Adams to William Temple Franklin. Thanks him for news about the situation in America. takes the hand bill to be a pure fabrication to frighten Gen. Sir Henry Clinton, Gen. Lord Cornwallis and Gen. Alexander Leslie. Is obliged to him for form of bill book and explanation as to how to use it. The States Generals have resolved to grant letters of marque. Alludes to the threatened coalition of European powers against England.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Media; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; Armed Forces--Officers; Adams, John, 1735-1826; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-01-18; 2022

Title: Fox, George to William Temple Franklin, 1781 November 26; Fox, George, 1759-1828. to William Temple Franklin.
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27243
Description: Letter from George Fox to William Temple Franklin. Fears he may become stupid owing to the depressing effect of the climate. Joseph Mayo finds Brussels more agreeable. Has not yet presented his letter of introduction to M. Grand de La Chaise. Remarks on Cornwallis's surrender.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Capitulations, Military; Armed Forces--Officers; Fox, George, 1759-1828; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-11-26; 2022

Title: Vaughan, John to William Temple Franklin, 1781 December 13; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25979
Description: 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
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; International Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; International travel; Capitulations, Military; Armed Forces--Officers; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-12-13; 2022