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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: Mayo, Joseph to William Temple Franklin, 1781 December 1; Mayo, Joseph. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27037
Description: Letter from Joseph Mayo to William Temple Franklin. Brussels. Thanks for the copy of Count de Vergennes's letter narrating the surrender of the forces of Cornwallis at Yorktown. Joseph also mentions hearing of the surrender from a local gazette. Prays that this surrender will mean a hastening of peace. The news of "his lordships" disaster reached London on Saturday which caused a hasty meeting of Parliament. Joseph also describes the terms granted to the British in Virginia as perhaps more generous than they would have allowed an American army in a similar situation, with many of the officers being allowed to return to England. Tells of a person having lately seen and conversed with Mr. Henry Laurens in the Tower of London; implies he has been treated with severity and rigor. George Fox's opinion of the Dutchmen's hospitality. Likes Brussels but finds the climate too damp.; 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; Gazettes; Capitulations, Military; Siege warfare; Mayo, Joseph; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-12-01; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Richard Henry Lee, 1776 April 04; Washington, George (1732-1799). ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16567
Description: Letter from George Washington to Richard Henry Lee. Lakes are impassable and troops cannot be spared. Flight of British from Boston. Need a hospital badly for the troops.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Medical care; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Capitulations, Military; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers
Date: 1776-04-04; 2021

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: 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

Title: Ross, John to William Temple Franklin, 1781 March 30; Ross, John, 1729-1800. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24881
Description: Letter from John Ross to William Temple Franklin. State of public affairs in America. Party spirit and jealousy still prevail. The Southern army under Gen. Nathanael Greene in a much better situation since the action with Gen. Lord Cornwallis. Requests for sets of crayons to be sent him by Capt. Darby of the ship "Hope."; 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--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Capitulations, Military; Armed Forces--Officers; Ross, John, 1729-1800; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-03-30; 2022