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Title: Priestley, Joseph to Benjamin Franklin, 1781 December 10; Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10552
Description: Joseph Priestley quickly updates Benjamin Franklin on his scientific experiments.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Science--History--18th century
Date: 1781-12-10; 2022

Title: Collas, Jane Mecom to Benjamin Franklin, [1778 January 09]; Collas, Jane Mecom, 1745-1802. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9472
Description: Jane Mecom Collas writes a letter of introduction to Benjamin Franklin for her spouse Peter Collas. She recommends him and requests that Franklin assist him in France.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Collas, Peter
Date: [1778-01-09]; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to Benjamin Franklin, 1780 April 25; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9865
Description: Jonathan Williams writes a letter of introduction for Colonel John Tyler to Benjamin Franklin.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Tyler, John, 1747-1813
Date: 1780-04-25; 2022

Title: Brown, William to George Gray, 1779 April 7; Brown, William to George Gray
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20273
Description: Letter from William Brown to George Gray. Asking him to repair the bearer's gun.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Brown, William; Gray, George
Date: 1779-04-07; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1782 January 5; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26459
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Making arrangements for taking Gurdon S. Mumford into his counting house; asks to be kept informed of the motions of Mr. Matthew Ridley.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-01-05; 2022

Title: Williams, Mariamne Alexander to William Temple Franklin, 1783 April 1; Williams, Mariamne Alexander, 1758-1809. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26819
Description: Letter from Mariamne Alexander Williams to William Temple Franklin. Sends back the carriage by her father.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Williams, Mariamne Alexander, 1758-1809; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-04-01; 2022

Title: Vaughan, Benjamin to William Temple Franklin, 1782 December 8; Vaughan, Benjamin, 1751-1835. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26323
Description: Letter from Benjamin Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Requesting a pass for Mr. Bird.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Vaughan, Benjamin, 1751-1835; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-12-08; 2022

Title: Bondfield, John to William Temple Franklin, 1778 August 23; Bondfield, John. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25012
Description: Letter from John Bondfield to William Temple Franklin. Invites William Temple Franklin to spend a month with him and see the vintage. Offers to send him a supply of claret.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Bondfield, John; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-08-23; 2022

Title: Porter, I. to William Temple Franklin, 1782 February 12; Porter, I. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26132
Description: Letter from I. Porter to William Temple Franklin. About to leave Paris for Amsterdam. Asks for passport, if one is necessary.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; International travel; Passports; Porter, I.; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-02-12; 2022

Title: Thaxter, John to William Temple Franklin, 1781 December 19; Thaxter, John, 1755-1791. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26656
Description: Letter from John Thaxter to William Temple Franklin. Introducing Dr. Dexter who is going to Paris with Thomas and Joseph Winthrop and Dr. Parker. Has forwarded the Journal of Congress for 1778 to Dr. Franklin. Refers to Mr. George Fox as a very worthy character.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Thaxter, John; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-12-19; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1783 April 2; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26295
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Requests him to read the letter he has written to Dr. Franklin and to reply to it.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-04-02; 2022

Title: Hodgson, William to William Temple Franklin, 1783 January 24; Hodgson, William, 1725-1784. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26605
Description: Letter from William Hodgson to William Temple Franklin. Inquiring about the freighting of a ship, the "Weeren firenden," at l'orient by the Minister of Marine.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Hodgson, William; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-01-24; 2022

Title: Mumford, Gurdon Saltonstall to William Temple Franklin, 1782 June 22; Mumford, Gurdon Saltonstall, 1764-1831. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27123
Description: Letter from Gurdon Saltonstall Mumford to William Temple Franklin. Introducing Mr. Gabriel Tardy, Mr. Jonathan Williams Jr.'s head clerk.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Mumford, Gurdon Saltonstall, 1764-1831; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-06-22; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1781 August 18; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26815
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Requesting a passport for Joseph HIll Jennings, who is going from Nantes into Spain.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Passports; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-08-18; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1783 January 25; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26004
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Introducing his friend, Major Samuel White.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-01-25; 2022

Title: Bérard, Thomas Simon to William Temple Franklin, 1782 January 8; Bérard, Thomas Simon. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26049
Description: Letter from Thomas Simon Bérard to William Temple Franklin. Signifies his willingness to give security for Captain Angus.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Bérard, Thomas Simon; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-01-08; 2022

Title: Bache, Richard to Benjamin Franklin, 1779 January 16; Bache, Richard, 1737-1811. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9838
Description: Richard Bache writes to Benjamin Franklin expressing his frustration over his letters not getting to Paris. He also writes to introduce and recommend a Colonel [Crime] to Franklin.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Social networks--18th century
Date: 1779-01-16; 2022

Title: Leipare, Garshom to Michael Gratz, 1773-1774; Leipare, Garshom
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:14764
Description: Correspondence between Garshom Leipare and Michael Gratz.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Correspondence; Social networks--18th century; Garshom Leipare; Gratz, Michael, 1740-1811
Date: 1773-1774; 2021

Title: Bache, Richard to Benjamin Franklin, 1783 April 30; Bache, Richard, 1737-1811. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11531
Description: Richard Bache writes a letter of introduction and recommendation for Colonel Ogden to Benjamin Franklin.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Social networks--18th century
Date: 1783-04-30; 2022

Title: Hazlehurst, Isaac to William Temple Franklin, 1782 March 9; Hazlehurst, Isaac, 1742-1834. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26951
Description: Letter from Isaac Hazlehurst to William Temple Franklin. Acknowledges attentions received and requests that letters for him be forwarded.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Hazlehurst, Isaac, 1742-1834; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-03-09; 2022