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Title: Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette to Benjamin Franklin, 1786 February 10
Identifier(s): text:279743
Description: Paris. His journey through Prussia and the Austrian dominions; general misinformation respecting America; King of Prussia's temper very bad; the Emperor's not very quiet; thinks, however, there is no danger of war. Happy to hear of Franklin's acceptance of the Presidency of Pennsylvania; great things expected from him. Committee appointed to consider the affairs of American commerce. A vocabulary of Indian words desired by the Empress of Russia; her plan of a universal dictionary. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Subject: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Date: 1786-02-10

Title: Marquis de Lafayette to Timothy Matlack
Identifier(s): text:158758
Description: Acknowledgement of election to the American Philosophical Society.
Subject: Matlack, Timothy, 1736-1829; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834
Date: 1781-02-15

Title: Note of approbation.
Identifier(s): Paine 73 N84, text:1205, APSimg6702, Goodman Number: 119
Description: School certificate awarded to James H. Hollingsworth containing short biographical sketches of Thomas Paine, Nicolaus Copernicus, Sir William Herschel and LaFayette.; Hand-colored, with note and signature of instructor.
Subject: Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809; Copernicus, Nicolaus, 1473-1543; Herschel, William, 1738-1822; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

Title: Churchman, Joseph to General LaFayette, 1825 August 6
Identifier(s): text:254784
Description: Frankford near Phila., A.L.S. 7p. and add. Entreats Lafayette to speak out against intemperance and slavery.
Subject: Churchman, J. (Joseph), 1767-1837; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834; Slavery--United States
Date: 1825-08-06

Title: Washington, George to George Bryan, 1778 May 28; No. 1532 George Washington to George Bryan
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:686
Description: Sends condolences on the death of the President of the [Pennsylvania] Council [Thomas Wharton, Jr.]; informs him that Washington will advise the Council if the marquis de Lafayette leaves the army and accepts an appointment as ambassador to the United States from the court of France; postscript: recommends that if the British evacuate Philadelphia, the civil authority of Pennsylvania establish itself as soon as possible in the city in order to protect private property and "Citizens of every denomination."; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Philadelphia Campaign, 1777-1778; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
Date: 1778-05-28; 2021

Title: Anne Louise Boyvin d'Hardancourt Brillon de Jouy to Benjamin Franklin, 1779 September 3
Identifier(s): text:195104
Description: Has learned that Franklin's son was about to leave for America, having been appointed an Aide-de-camp to la Fayette. Expresses sorrow for Franklin at being obliged to part with his son.
Subject: Brillon de Jouy, Anne Louise Boyvin d'Hardancourt, 1744-1824; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
Date: 1779-09-03

Title: Morris, Robert to Benjamin Franklin, 1781 November 27; Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10492
Description: American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834; United States. Continental Congress. Office of Finance
Date: 1781-11-27; 2022

Title: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de to William Temple Franklin, 1779 September 14; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25282
Description: Letter from Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette to William Temple Franklin. He may remain in Paris for some time yet; his presence not being required at Havre. Is himself going to a country seat near Havre. Alludes to the Empress of Russia's efforts to effect a reconciliation between the belligerents. The expedition against England is still being considered by the Ministry, but doubts if it will be decided upon.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Political Philosophy; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-09-14; 2022

Title: Bache, Sarah Franklin to Jacques-Donatien Leray de Chaumont, 1784 December 14
Identifier(s): text:320725
Description: Letter from Sally Bache to Mr. De Chaumont (Benjamin Franklin's landlord in France and supporter of the American Revolutionary cause) offering thanks for a gift of a painting of her father, "a gift from a person of whom I have heard my dear Father speak with so much Friendship, and so strong a likeness of him renders it very dear to me..."
Creator: Bache, Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808et al
Subject: Women--History--18th century; Social networks--18th century; Chaumont, Jacques-Donatien Leray de, 1725-1803; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790; Oster, Madame; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
Date: 1784-12-14; 2021

Title: Mazzei, Philip to Thomas Jefferson, 1780 March 2; No. 929 Philip Mazzei to Thomas Jefferson
Identifier(s): text:353667
Description: Mentions that Mazzei met with Dr. [Benjamin] Franklin and others, recommends the marquis de Lafayette, who delivers the letter, and relates several anecdotes about the latter on the eve of his departure for America; transmits intelligence about the movements of [Adm. George Brydges] Rodney's fleet and about the departure of French troops for America; discusses financial matters, requests financial assistance, and suggests that Jefferson send a cargo of tobacco to Italy.; "2nd Copy"
Creator: Mazzei, Filippo, 1730-1816et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Military intelligence; Admiralty--Great Britain; Tobacco; Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834; Rodney, George Brydges Rodney, Baron, 1719-1792
Date: 1780-03-02; 2023

Title: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de to William Temple Franklin, 1779 December 21; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24827
Description: Letter from Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette to William Temple Franklin. Has heard from M. de Laneuville that some papers have arrived from America for Dr. Franklin. Asks if they contain any news of interest. Inquires about Gen. Washington's health. Is very anxious to hear from M. Conrad Alexandre Gérard de Rayneval.; 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; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-12-21; 2022

Title: Cadwalader, Lambert to Samuel Meredith, 1779 October 5
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1417
Description: Letter from Lambert Cadwalader to Samuel Meredith. Cadwalader mentions real estate and the economy, Meredith's privateering, and discusses current events of the war in Georgia and England. He also congratulates the birth of Meredith's son and relays information on his family's health.; Numerous mathematical equations are scribbled on the last page.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Real property--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Maps; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; Women--History--18th century; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834; Cadwalader, Thomas, 1707 or 1708-1779; Estaing, Charles Henri, comte d', 1729-1794; Major Harry Gordon; Meredith Cadwalader, Margaret
Date: 1779-10-05; 2021

Title: George Weedon Orderly Book, 1777-1778
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1460
Description: The Valley Forge Orderly Book contains records of General, Divisional, and Brigade orders received under the command of George Weedon between August 25, 1777 and May 7, 1778. Evocative of the hardships faced by the Continental Army during the bitter winter of 1777-1778, the orderly book records orders relating to duties, disciplinary matters, promotions, and desertions. The orderly book also includes a plan of battle for the Battle of Germantown, 1777, and plans for the troops at Mount Holly (November 1777) and what appears to be Whitemarsh (November 1777). It also includes several illustrations of troop formations and an insert of an 1897 Valley Forge map.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Desertions; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; White Marsh, Battle of, 1777; Germantown, Battle of, Philadelphia, Pa., 1777; Soldiers--Medical care--United States; Smallpox; Inoculation (Founding); Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Philadelphia Campaign, 1777-1778; Alexander, William, 1726-1783; Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792; Caswell, Richard, 1729-1789; Craik, James, 1730-1814; Febiger, Christian, 1746-1796; Fraser, Simon; Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Grayson, William, 1736-1790; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834; Maxwell, William; McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786; Mease, James, 1771-1846; Mercer, Hugh, approximately 1725-1777; Mercer, Hugh Tennant Weedon, 1776-1853; Muhlenberg, John Peter Gabriel, 1746-1807; Pułaski, Kazimierz, 1747-1779; Stevens, Edward; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795; Varnum, James M. (James Mitchell), 1748-1789; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Weedon, George, 1734-1793; Wood, James, 1741-1813; Woodford, William, 1734-1780
Date: 1777-1778; 2022