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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: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1780 February 24; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25494
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Glad to know about the false report, that his uncle John Williams is in London; he is with him, and in proof sends a letter from him; begs that he destroy this report.; 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--Personal narratives; International travel; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-02-24; 2022

Title: Vaughan, John to William Temple Franklin, 1780 January 1; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24515
Description: Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Having received a letter from his brother, he decides to remain abroad to wait the results of the West India operations.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; West Indies--Commerce--United States; International travel; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-01-01; 2022

Title: Braxton, George, Jr. to William Temple Franklin, 1780 September 26; Braxton, George Jr. Grois. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24999
Description: Letter from George Jr. Braxton to William Temple Franklin. Has set sail for America on the "Duke of Leinster"; hopes that Mr. Joseph Mayo may see the different amusements of Paris.; 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; International travel; Braxton, George; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-09-26; 2022

Title: Franks, David Salisbury to William Temple Franklin, 1781 November 17; Franks, David Salisbury. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27161
Description: Letter from David Salisbury Franks to William Temple Franklin. May have to wait several months before he can get passage on a vessel for America. Hears that part of the fleet at Brest will sail for America; asks if he may go to Brest to await orders. Refers to the de Chaumont and Mme. de Deux-Ponts families.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; International travel; Franks, David Salisbury, approximately 1740-1793; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-11-17; 2022

Title: Bromfield, Henry to William Temple Franklin, 1781 February 5; Bromfield, Henry, 1751-1837. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25800
Description: Letter from Henry Bromfield to William Temple Franklin. Plan for equipping a vessel, for which Dr. Franklin had given a passport, had to be abandoned owing to insecurity of remaining in London. Passport had to be destroyed to avoid detection. Requests that the bond deposited with Dr. Franklin be cancelled.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Political Philosophy; 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; Passports--United States--History; Bromfield, Henry; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-02-05; 2022

Title: Braxton, George, Jr. to William Temple Franklin, 1780 July 16; Braxton, George Jr. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24573
Description: Letter from George Jr. Braxton to William Temple Franklin. Regrets now being deprived of the pleasures of Paris. The "Alliance" has sailed with the fleet. He will leave shortly in a brig which came from Philadelphia in the company of some Americans.; 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--Personal narratives; International travel; Warships--United States; Braxton, George; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-07-16; 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: Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de to William Temple Franklin, 1780 December 31; Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de, 1723-1788. to William Temple Franklin.
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24915
Description: Letter from Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de Kéralio to William Temple Franklin. Thanks him for his good news; the Emperor Joseph II is friendly to France; the English have declared war against Holland.; 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--Participation, Dutch; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de, 1723-1788; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-12-31; 2022

Title: William Shippen journal
Identifier(s): text:303056
Description: This journal was kept while Shippen was a student of medicine in London under Dr. Colin McKenzie and Dr. William Hunter. Notable people mentioned are Dennys De Berdt, Mark Akenside, George Whitefield, John Fothergill, David Garrick, and Thomas Penn.
Subject: Americans Abroad; Education; International Travel; Medical education -- England; Medicine -- England; Science and Technology; Akenside, Mark, 1721-1770; De Berdt, Dennys, 1694-1770; Fothergill, John, 1712-1780; Garrick, David, 1717-1779; Hunter, William, 1718-1783; McKenzie, Colin; Penn Thomas, 1702-1775; Shippen, William, 1712-1801; Whitefield, George, 1714-1770
Date: 1759-1760; 2020

Title: Ross, John to William Temple Franklin, 1780 September 20; Ross, John, 1729-1800. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25787
Description: Letter from John Ross to William Temple Franklin. Capt. John Paul Jones has succeeded in getting wages due 45 seamen of the "Bon Homme Richard" on board the "Ariel"; but no prize-money and nothing for those gone to America; Mr. Samuel Wharton explains the silence of Captain Jones in this matter is due to desire not to add to his grandfather's troubles.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; International travel; Family life--18th century; Ross, John, 1729-1800; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-09-20; 2022

Title: Vaughan, John to William Temple Franklin, 1780 December 23; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841. to William Temple Franklin.
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24697
Description: Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. The English are not permitted to enter Spain, where he is most anxious to go to perfect his Spanish, therefore he could only go as an American. If it is possible he would like Dr. Franklin to give him a certificate or passport.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; International travel; Passports--United States--History; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-12-23; 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: Laneuville, Louis Pierre Penot Lombart, Chevalier de to William Temple Franklin, 1780 August 7; Laneuville, Louis Pierre Penot Lombart, Chevalier de. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25209
Description: Letter from Louis Laneuville to William Temple Franklin. Has been made a Lieutenant-Colonel; now most desirous of returning to America.; 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--Personal narratives; International travel; Laneuville, Louis Pierre Penot Lombart, Chevalier de; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-08-07; 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: MacCreery, William to William Temple Franklin, 1781 May 28; MacCreery, William. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27324
Description: Letter from William MacCreery to William Temple Franklin. Intends to go to America soon. Asks if he could go in some convoy or in any of the French warships or frigates. Refers to the coming abundant vintage. The people generally dissatisfied with the dismissal of Jacques Necker.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; 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; MacCreery, William; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-05-28; 2022

Title: Lloyd, Richard Bennett to William Temple Franklin, 1780 April 7; Lloyd, Richard Bennett. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24896
Description: Letter from Richard Bennett Lloyd to William Temple Franklin. He and his family leave soon for America; reports relating to the armament going from Brest to Canada or New York; wishes to know if there is much danger, when he arrives at Sandy Hook, of being obliged to about-ship and go to Halifax or England.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; 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; International travel; Lloyd, Richard Bennett (American patron, 1750-1787); Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-04-07; 2022

Title: Ross, John to William Temple Franklin, 1780 October 2; Ross, John, 1729-1800. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24511
Description: Letter from John Ross to William Temple Franklin. Owing to adverse winds they have not been able to sail. A brig has just arrived from Philadelphia reporting the safe arrival of the "Alliance". Capt. Pierre Landais was put under arrest and the "Alliance" was to be offered to Captain John Barry.; 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--Personal narratives; International travel; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Warships--United States; Ross, John, 1729-1800; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-10-02; 2022

Title: Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de to William Temple Franklin, 1781 January 23; Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de, 1723-1788. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24565
Description: Letter from Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de Kéralio to William Temple Franklin. Refers to reports from The Hague and declaration of war by England against the Dutch Republic. Will have to go to Versailles to see the new Minister. Sends items of news received from Toulon about launching of new warships.; 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; International travel; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, Dutch; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de, 1723-1788; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-01-23; 2022

Title: Paine, Thomas to Nathanael Greene, 1781 September 10; Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809. ALS to Nathaniel Greene, 1740-1786
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12689
Description: Letter from Thomas Paine to Nathanael Greene about his return to America with Henry Laurens. He describes his travels, including references to bringing money and supplies for the war back to the States. Paine expresses his appreciation for Greene assistance in this venture. The letter concludes with Paine's description of British Naval movements.; Contains transcript of letter.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Economy; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Foreign opinion, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; International travel; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Date: 1781-09-10; 2022