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Title: Fox, George to William Temple Franklin, 1781 May 26; Fox, George, 1759-1828. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27320
Description: Letter from George Fox to William Temple Franklin. Report that M. Jacques Necker is out of place; everyone seems to regret it. Inquires if Mr. Charles Thomson, Secretary to Congress, has a nephew in France. Heard of a young man claiming to be such who had gone into Spain. Refers to John Foulke and Joseph Mayo.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Fox, George, 1759-1828; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-05-26; 2022

Title: Fox, George to William Temple Franklin, 1781 July 28; Fox, George, 1759-1828. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26116
Description: Letter from George Fox to William Temple Franklin. Has decided to start for Holland soon after he arrives at Paris. Refers to Joseph Mayo and John Foulke.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Fox, George, 1759-1828; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-07-28; 2022

Title: Fox, George to William Temple Franklin, 1781 March 10; Fox, George, 1759-1828. to William Temple Franklin.
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25589
Description: Letter from George Fox to William Temple Franklin. Was prevented by a severe illness from writing to his family and friends in America for a long time. Requests him to send word to his friends at Philadelphia of his recovery.; 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; Health and Hygiene; Fox, George, 1759-1828; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-03-10; 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: Fox, George to William Temple Franklin, 1780 October 12; Fox, George, 1759-1828. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25410
Description: Letter from George Fox to William Temple Franklin. Promises to be more discreet since his letters are subject to examination; acknowledges a letter from Joseph Mayo; asks advice about dress; is desirous of hearing the news from America; encloses a letter for John Foulke; wishes to know William Robeson's plans.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Media; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Fox, George, 1759-1828; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-10-12; 2022

Title: Fox, George to William Temple Franklin, 1780 September 15; Fox, George, 1759-1828. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25379
Description: Letter from George Fox to William Temple Franklin. A letter to show his knowledge of French.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Fox, George, 1759-1828; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-09-15; 2022

Title: Fox, George to William Temple Franklin, 1783 May 15; Fox, George, 1759-1828. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26515
Description: Letter from George Fox to William Temple Franklin. Capt. [Gustavus] Cunningham will not sail until the end of the month. Offers to carry the Definitive Treaty to America. Will also take any messages or letters Mr. or Mrs. John Jay or Mr. John Adams may wish to send by him.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; 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; United States--Foreign relations--Treaties; Fox, George, 1759-1828; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-05-15; 2022

Title: Fox, George to William Temple Franklin, 1780 September 26; Fox, George, 1759-1828. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25641
Description: Letter from George Fox to William Temple Franklin. Thanks him for forwarding his packet from America; his letters contain no news of any importance. Wonders if Mr. James Searle has the necessary ability for his commission and what interest can Pennsylvania have separate from the other states. Gives and asks news of various friends.; 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--Personal narratives; International travel; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Fox, George, 1759-1828; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-09-26; 2022

Title: Fox, George to William Temple Franklin, 1782 March 5; Fox, George, 1759-1828. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26823
Description: Letter from George Fox to William Temple Franklin. Opposition in English Parliament to continuing the war. Other news items. His view of Marquis Lafayette's motive in espousing the cause of the American Colonies.; 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--Participation, French; Great Britain--Foreign relations--Treaties; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Foreign public opinion, British--Sources; Fox, George, 1759-1828; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-03-05; 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: Fox, George to William Temple Franklin, 1781 May 5; Fox, George, 1759-1828. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26201
Description: Letter from George Fox to William Temple Franklin. Is happy to learn that Col. Banastre Tarleton has been defeated; has heard a report of the capture of Gen. Benedict Arnold. Wishes to know what the French and the allies in general are doing now.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Fox, George, 1759-1828; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-05-05; 2022

Title: Fox, George to William Temple Franklin, 1780 October 31; Fox, George, 1759-1828. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25546
Description: Letter from George Fox to William Temple Franklin. Great desire to know the true story of Gen. Horatio Gates's defeat. Wishes to know of any vessel sailing for his port as he has letters to send.; 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--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Fox, George, 1759-1828; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-10-31; 2022