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Title: Alexander, Alexander John to William Temple Franklin, 1781 July 26; Alexander, Alexander John. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26236
Description: Letter from Alexander John Alexander to William Temple Franklin. Has just arrived at his destination after a very long voyage from Paris. Heard reports in the English islands about battles in which the Americans were defeated; does not credit such reports.; 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--Campaigns; Alexander, Alexander; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-07-26; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 June 9; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20091
Description: Letter from Camp, Smith's Clove in New York - Favorable information, concerning provisions, in his favor of the 6th inst., very pleasant hearing. Wishes for sent as fast as it comes to Morristown. Will soon release him (Colonel Abeel) from transporting stores and enable him to attend to the objects within his own particular line of duty.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Social networks--18th century; Quartermasters; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-09; 2022

Title: Barclay, Thomas to William Temple Franklin, 1783 January 6; Barclay, Thomas, 1728-1793. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26981
Description: Letter from Thomas Barclay to William Temple Franklin. Will take all the necessary steps to billet the British prisoners in France. Proposes to send back the American prisoners to America in a cartel. Is superintending the loading of public goods and supplies for America.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Prisoners of war--Great Britain; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Barclay, Thomas, 1728-1793; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-01-06; 2022

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: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1779 September 13; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25707
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Requests him to get as full particulars as possible at Versailles about the Grenada conquest, as Mr. Alexander John Alexander has property interests on that island.; 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--Naval operations, British; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-09-13; 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: Wharton, Joseph to William Temple Franklin, 1779 April 25; Wharton, Joseph, 1734-1816. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25819
Description: Letter from Joseph Wharton to William Temple Franklin requesting that he thank Mr. Franklin for his most friendly and acceptable letter. Could then use Dr. Franklin's letter of introduction to Capt. Pierre Landais. Inquires if the "Alliance" will not return to Brest from Nantes to convoy the American vessels, 13 in number.; 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--Naval operations, American; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Warships--United States; Wharton, Joseph, 1734-1816; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-04-25; 2022

Title: Deane, Simeon to William Temple Franklin, 1778 October 2; Deane, Simeon. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25791
Description: Letter from Simeon Deane to William Temple Franklin. Mentions that the English are preparing to leave New York, and the price of tobacco. Has formed a partnership with a firm at Richmond as Adams, Deane and Co., and another at Baltimore as Smith, Harvey, Southall and Co. Requests him to mention their houses to European merchants making inquiry.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Deane, Simeon; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-10-02; 2022

Title: Blodget, William to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 24; Blodget, William, 1754-1809 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20066
Description: Letter from William Blodget to Nathanael Greene. Mrs. Greene's phaeton to be repaired by Saturday. Finds upon inquiry that the most advantageous opening for himself is a captain of marines on board the Dean Friday. Expects to drink tea with the Governor that afternoon and will present General Greene's compliments. The city in commotion owing to a publication threatening vengeance on monopolizing speculators unless prices are reduced to what they were the Christmas before. Various arrests made. Inhabitants to hold a probably stormy meeting at the State-house.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Social networks--18th century; War and families--United States--History--18th century; Family life--18th century; Quartermasters; Blodget, William, 1754-1809; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-24; 2022

Title: Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de to William Temple Franklin, 1783 May 21; Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de, 1723-1788. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26248
Description: Letter from Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de Kéralio to William Temple Franklin. Requests three of the commemorative medals of American independence, one for the library of the Royal Military School and the other two for Marquis de Timbrune and Baron de Moyria.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Declaring Independence; 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; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de, 1723-1788; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-05-21; 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: Beatty, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 24; Beatty, John, 1749-1826 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20037
Description: Letter from John Beatty to Nathanael Greene. Commissary of Prisoners' Office - This bearer, Lt. Colonel Drake, of the Virginia Line, being a prisoner on parole to the enemy, is returning to his captivity in New York. His horse being lame, begs another one for him as far as Elizabeth Town.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Prisoners of war--United States--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Military camps; Quartermasters; Beatty, John; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-24; 2022

Title: Gratz, Michael to Salomon Mayer, 1772 August 10; Cohen, Solomon Myers
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:14066
Description: Correspondence from Solomon Meyers-Cohen to Michael and Bernard Gratz. Meyers-Cohen's correspondence is rich with details about life in Philadelphia. He references going to "the Coffee House", updates them on the price of goods, discusses and wishes well Michael Gratz's wife, references to chocolate, some letters are written from New York.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Colonial companies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Correspondence; Jews--United States--History; Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Mayer, Salomon, -1811; Gratz, Michael, 1740-1811; Gratz, Barnard, 1738-1801
Date: 1772-08-10; 2021

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, 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: Deane, Silas to William Temple Franklin, 1779 September 20; Deane, Silas, 1737-1789. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24524
Description: Letter from Silas Deane to William Temple Franklin. Very difficult at present to procure, in America, even the most necessary articles of life and more so curiosities of any kind; tried to get some of the latter for his friends in Paris but without success; money depreciating and merchandise selling at enormous prices. Has heard that his son Jesse Deane was spending the holidays with him. Requests the latters to take care of the furniture he left at Passy. Their many enemies and villifiers; every packet brings most outrageous scandal about Dr. Franklin. Is preparing to leave America. Has not seen Mr. John Adams since his return; hears he is disgusted at Congress for not appointing him to some Court abroad.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Family life--18th century; Finance, Personal--United States; Finance, Public--United States--History--To 1789; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; Deane, Silas, 1737-1789; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-09-20; 2022

Title: Carmichael, William to William Temple Franklin, 1781 September 21; Carmichael, William. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26181
Description: Letter from William Carmichael to William Temple Franklin. Introduces Major David Salisbury Franks and requests that he be shown particular attention; is well and favorably known throughout the Union and could counteract the work of their common personal enemies at home. Refers to Arthur Lee as one of the bitterest and alludes to his ambition to become Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Dr. Franklin has now the same commission as Mr. John Adams.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Political Philosophy; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Carmichael, William, -1795; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-09-21; 2022

Title: Chaumont, Jacques-Donatien Leray de (James Le Ray) to William Temple Franklin, 1781 November 20; Chaumont, Jacques-Donatien Leray de (James Le Ray), 1760-1841. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26993
Description: Letter from Jacques-Donatien Leray de Chaumont to William Temple Franklin. Requests him to call at the office of the Gazette de France and get several copies of the paper containing an account of the victory over Lord Cornwallis, which Dr. Franklin wishes to send to Madrid.; 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; Armed Forces--Officers; Gazettes; Chaumont, Jacques-Donatien Leray de (James Le Ray), 1760-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-11-20; 2022

Title: Lloyd, Richard Bennett to William Temple Franklin, 1781 October 10; Lloyd, Richard Bennett. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27029
Description: Letter from Richard Bennett Lloyd to William Temple Franklin. Have had many festivities in honor of the French troops. Considers them a fine body of men.; 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--French forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Lloyd, Richard Bennett (American patron, 1750-1787); Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-10-10; 2022