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Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1779 June 29; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25839
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Gives an extract of a letter from Capt. Green relating the capture of a convoy of British vessels and supplies bound from New York to Georgia by the "Warren," the "Queen of France" and "Ranger"; Mr. William Carmichael to come to France soon in the "Deane." Has also received a letter from La Corogne Corunna, Spain, giving an account of an engagement between the American privateer "General Arnold" and an English privateer, in which the latter was sunk.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Commerce; Finance, Public--United States--History--To 1789; Finance, Personal--United States; International trade--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-06-29; 2022

Title: Bache, Sarah Franklin to William Temple Franklin, 1781 June 22; Bache, Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808.to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26174
Description: Letter from Sarah Franklin Bache to William Temple Franklin. Will pay Louis-Guillaume Le Veillard every attention as soon as he arrives. Inquires about M. Conrad Alexandre Gérard de Rayneval. The bust of Dr. Franklin did not arrive in the "Alliance" or the "Ariel". Will send the squirrel skins as soon as she can procure them. Requests that some fine green tea be sent to her. Miss Duffield to marry a Mr. Hepburn. Encloses a print of songs sung at an "oratorical entertainment" at the French Minister's Anne César de la Luzerne. One such song is "Minerva. The Genius of France. The Genius of American. The high-priest of Minerva." Have had entertainments on the "Hermione" and in "Don Francisco's Garden."; 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; International trade--18th century; Health and Hygiene; Warships--United States; Bache, Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-06-22; 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: Austin, Jonathan Loring to William Temple Franklin, 1780 November 11; Austin, Jonathan Loring, 1748-1826. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25173
Description: Letter from Jonathan Loring Austin to William Temple Franklin. Request for a permit to ship arms and war-like stores on the "Mars."; 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; Military supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; International trade--18th century; Austin, Jonathan Loring, 1748-1826; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-11-11; 2022

Title: Chaumont, Jacques-Donatien Leray de (James Le Ray) to William Temple Franklin, 1778 November 28; Chaumont, Jacques-Donatien Leray de (James Le Ray), 1760-1841. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25165
Description: Letter from Jacques-Donatien Leray de Chaumont to William Temple Franklin. Gives an account of a riding accident which happened to him, on the day of William Temple Franklin's departure, whilst coming home at night from Versailles. Alludes to a visit to his family made by Mme. Lloyd. Sends the "Courrier de I'Europe" newspapers; many conjectures made as to the object of William Temple Franklin's journey. Refers to Jacques Necker's financial reforms, etc.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Commerce; Finance, Public--United States--History--To 1789; Finance, Personal--United States; International trade--18th century; Family life--18th century; Chaumont, Jacques-Donatien Leray de (James Le Ray), 1760-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-11-28; 2022

Title: Vaughan, John to William Temple Franklin, 1778 November 11; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25064
Description: Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Distress of the wine merchants of Bordeaux caused by interruption of trade between the port and Great Britain and Ireland. Trade now partly carried on in Dutch vessels. Is a protection for French property. Requests him to obtain passes from Dr. Franklin for two such vessels bound for England or Ireland.; 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; Commerce; Economics--History--18th century; International trade--18th century; Merchant ships--France--History--18th century; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-11-11; 2022

Title: Vaughan, John to William Temple Franklin, 1778 November 28; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25827
Description: Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Explains how trade is carried on, during hostilities, between Bordeaux and England and Ireland, in neutral vessels. Explains the reasons for asking passes for these vessels; withdraws his application for an American pass, it being no longer necessary.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Commerce; Finance, Public--United States--History--To 1789; Finance, Personal--United States; International trade--18th century; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-11-28; 2022

Title: Vaughan, John to William Temple Franklin, 1778 March 11; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24652
Description: Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. An account of his journey from Paris. Met Mr. John Adams at Angoulê"me. Embargo placed on English vessels a great loss to the latter; French and neutral vessels now getting all the West India trade.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; International trade--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-03-11; 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: Townsend and White to Willson and Barton, 1783 July 5; Townsend & White. Letter to Willson & Barton;
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:8537
Description: Letter from Townsend & Jno White to Willison and Barton about trade at the end of the Revolution. At the end of the short letter is a list of goods and related prices, including flour, [m]ead, sugar, cocoa, rum, cotton, coffee, salt, pork, and beef amongst other items. Potentially, although it is not clear, the cost of a slave is written. Another note is written at the bottom and on the verso are calculations.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Economy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; Commerce and trade--Philadelphia--18th century; Commercial products--United States--History--18th century; Food industry and trade--United States--History; International trade--18th century; Slave trade--United States--History; Slavery--United States--History--18th century
Date: 1783-07-05; 2022

Title: Bache, Sarah Franklin to William Temple Franklin, 1780 October 30; Bache, Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25782
Description: Letter from Sarah Franklin Bache to William Temple Franklin. Besides the squirrel skins sent by Mr. Conrad Alexandre Gérard de Rayneval, eighty odd were sent in a sugar box; sent also a piece of American spun silk to her father; the nuts, apples, and cotton shall be sent shortly in a twenty-gun ship; supposes he has heard about Benedict Arnold; gives news of her children.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; International trade--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Family life--18th century; Bache, Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-10-30; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1783 July 2; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27313
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Requests a certificate, signed by Dr. Franklin, as to the limits fixed by the Treaty of Peace, to decide the validity of captures at sea.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; 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; Great Britain--Foreign relations--Treaties; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-07-02; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1781 August 28; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26036
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Learns that the clothing and arms for the army are to be furnished by the French Government; does not except any part in it. Twice contributed 50 guineas anonymously to Mrs. Johnson's support after the Barbadoes calamity; shall take care that she does not suffer, but does not wish to be known in the matter.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-08-28; 2022

Title: Documents, 1728-1816, relating to the province of Pennsylvania and to the American Revolution
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:17081
Description: This volume contains documents that relate to the government of Pennsylvania. The volume begins with a proclamation from 1728 and contains a range of proclamations from the Seven Years' War, before ending with a series of proclamations from the 1770s and 1780s. Although there are some lists and petitions and orders in the volume, almost all of the documents are official government proclamations, often from the governor. The Revolutionary era documents are more diverse. In addition to official government documents, such as militia instructions, the volume contains manuscript copies of letters and essays intended for print, as well as private correspondence and messages from other colonies. Documents related to the American Revolution include: To the King's most Excellent Majesty The humble address and representatives of his loyal subjects to the Delegates of the Inhabitants of Georgia: Petition from the Georgia Commons House of Assembly to the king to withdraw troops and fleets from our shores.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Resistance to Great Britain: Letter from the Committee of correspondence of the province of Massachusetts Bay to the Committee of correspondence in the province of Pennsylvania. Mentions an act passed by the British Parliament "therein mentioned the landing and discharging, lading or shipping of goods Wares and merchandise at the Town within the Harbour of Boston in the Province of Massachusetts Bay in North America". Letter is addressed to Joseph Galloway, Speaker of the House of Representatives in Pennsylvania. Letter is signed by Samuel Adams, Thomas Cushing and others.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Purviance Jr., Samuel to William Bradford, 1774 June 28: Letter from Samuel Purviance jr. to William Bradford. Mentions that the delegates from their general congress have been authorized to address the other colonies. Also mentions securing travel for some people to Philadelphia.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Coffin, Nathaniel to John Paterson, 1775 April 20: Letter from Nathaniel Coffin to John Paterson.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Burd, Edward to James Burd, 1775 August 12: Letter from Edward Burd to James Burd. Mentions that Col. Thompson had not been dispatched by the Congress.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Circular to the Field Officers of the Battalions -- Philadelphia and County of Bucks: Circular to the Field Officers of the Battalions of Philadelphia and Bucks County.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Draft of Resolution in Relation to British Hostilities: Draft of Resolution in Relation to British Hostilities. "Whereas the british nation, through great corruption of manners... both private and public have found all honest resources insufficient to supply their excessive luxury." Mentions armed plunderers thieving and burning houses.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Draft of Resolution Recommending Citizens to Quit Boston: Draft of resolution recommending citizens to quit Boston. Mentions the presence of a British military force in Boston.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Draft of Resolution Empowering General Washington to Raise an Army: Draft of resolution empowering General Washington to raise an Army. Mentions the medical arrangement for the American Armies.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Circular letter from Thomas Wharton, Jr., 1777 August 28: President of the Supreme executive council of Pennsylvania, in reference to disarming the loyalists.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; To his excellency George Washington, Gen Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States of America: Congratulatory address to General Washington by the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Account of the Capture of the British Ship General Monk: Account of the capture of the British ship the General Monk by the Hyder Alley. Mentions other Merchant ships.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Whereas it is expedient for the purpose of opening a commercial intercourse with the inhabitants of the United States of America: Act of Parliament for opening commercial intercourse with the United States.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; At a committee of the West India Planters and Merchants held the 6th February 1784: Minute of a meeting of a committee of the West India planters and merchants. Mentions the sugar colonies in South America.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Minute of a meeting of a committee of the West India planters and merchants: Minute of a meeting of a committee of the West India planters and merchants. Mentions the sugar colonies in South America.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Politics and Causes of Revolution; Waging the War; American loyalists; Circular letters; Correspondence; Economics--History--18th century; Education--18th century; Finance, Public--United States--History--To 1789; Great Britain. Stamp Act (1765); International trade--18th century; Merchants--Great Britain--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States. Continental Army--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.; Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803; Cushing, Thomas, 1725-1788; Galloway, Joseph, 1731-1803; Burd, Edward, 1751-1833; Burd, James, 1726-1793; Coffin, Nathaniel; Paterson, John; Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792; Wedderburn, Alexander; Purviance, Samuel, Jr., active 1774-1788; Bradford, William, 1719-1791; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Wharton Jr., Thomas, 1730-1782; Wythe, George, 1726-1806; Great Britain. Parliament; Great Britain. Sovereign (1760-1820 : George III); Pennsylvania Committee of Correspondence; Pennsylvania. Supreme Executive Council; United States. Continental Congress; United States. Continental Army; University of the State of Pennsylvania
Date: 1728-1819;undated; 2022