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Title: Jenifer, Daniel of St. Thomas to Benjamin Franklin, 1781 June 20; Jenifer, Daniel of St. Thomas, 1723-1790. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10092
Description: Daniel of Saint Thomas Jenifer sends a letter to Benjamin Franklin. He includes a letter from a father that he hopes will get to the man's son in London. The father is concerned that the son will not return to Maryland in time and will forfeit the rights to his property. He also discusses John Laurens somewhat useless journey to France. He assures Franklin that Congress still trusts Franklin to act on their behalf.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Lived Experience; American loyalists; Social networks--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783
Date: 1781-06-20; 2022

Title: Garat to William Temple Franklin, 1783 July 23; Garat, -------. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26959
Description: Letter from Garat to William Temple Franklin. Sending his regrets at being unable to accept his invitation.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-07-23; 2022

Title: Bache, Richard to Benjamin Franklin, 1783 November 09; Bache, Richard, 1737-1811. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12138
Description: Richard Bache introduces his friend John Lardner to Benjamin Franklin.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Social networks--18th century
Date: 1783-11-09; 2022

Title: Ingersoll, Jared to William Temple Franklin, 1782 July 7; Ingersoll, Jared. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26252
Description: Letter from Jared Ingersoll to William Temple Franklin. Requests him to forward the enclosure.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Ingersoll, Jared, 1749-1822; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-07-07; 2022

Title: Perregaux, J. F. (Jean-Frédéric) to William Temple Franklin, 1781 August 29; Perregaux, J. F. (Jean-Frédéric), 1744-1808. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26483
Description: Letter from J. F. (Jean-Frédéric) Perregaux to William Temple Franklin. Sends a letter received from Mr. [Samuel] Hartley.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Perregaux, J. F.; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-08-29; 2022

Title: Feutry, Aimé Ambroise Joseph to William Temple Franklin, 1781 March 9; Feutry, Aimé Ambroise Joseph, 1720-1789. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26255
Description: Letter from Aimé Ambroise Joseph Feutry to William Temple Franklin. Deplores the loss of a friend.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Feutry, Aimé Ambroise Joseph, 1720-1789; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Date: 1782-03-09; 2022

Title: Graft, P. B. to William Temple Franklin, 1783 March 8; Graft, P. B.. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26387
Description: Letter from P. B. Graft to William Temple Franklin. Sending cambric ruffles made for him.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Household supplies; Graft, P. B.; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-03-08; 2022

Title: Morris, Lewis Richard to Gouverneur Morris, 1783 August 21; LR Morris to Gouverneur Morris
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:15954
Description: Letter from Lewis Richard Morris to Gouverneur Morris.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Correspondence; Social networks--18th century; Morris, Lewis, 1754-1824; Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
Date: 1783-08-21; 2022

Title: Duche, Jacob to Benjamin Franklin, 1783 January 28; Duche, J.. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11315
Description: Jacob Duche writes to Benjamin Franklin describing his desire to return to Philadelphia now that peace had been established. He writes about his position as a loyalist and claims that he has kept out of politics since fleeing to England.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Political Philosophy; American loyalists--Pennsylvania; Social networks--18th century
Date: 1783-01-28; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1782 May 24; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27033
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Introducing M. E. Thompson.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-05-24; 2022

Title: Alexander, Bethia to William Temple Franklin, 1782 August 1
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26444
Description: Letter from Bethia Alexander to William Temple Franklin.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Alexander, Bethia; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-08-01; 2022

Title: Jonathan Nesbitt and Company to William Temple Franklin, 1783 January 8; Jonathan Nesbitt and Company. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27045
Description: Letter from Jonathan Nesbitt to William Temple Franklin. Inquiring about a bill of Francis Hopkinson on the United States Commissioners, in favor of John Sparhawk.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Nesbitt, Jonathan; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-01-08; 2022

Title: List of Philadelphia merchants during the American Revolution; Philadelphia merchants
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:14930
Description: List of Philadelphians who contributed to the funding of the Bank of Pennsylvania during the Revolution.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Economy; Social networks--18th century; Gratz, Michael, 1740-1811
Date: undated; 2021

Title: Madlin to William Temple Franklin, 1783 May 25; Madlin, -------. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27247
Description: Letter from Madlin to William Temple Franklin. Renews demand for payment of his account.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Finance, Personal--United States; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-05-25; 2022

Title: Morris, Robert to Benjamin Franklin, 1783 September 17; Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11904
Description: Robert Morris writes to Benjamin Franklin and includes an extract from a letter written by Thomas Jefferson in which he expresses a desire for a copying machine (presumably a letter copying press) that Franklin was using. Jefferson requests that Morris attempt to obtain one for him as well as a dozen reams of paper which he will pick up in Philadelphia in November. Morris sends the request to Franklin as he believes that Jefferson is wrong to think that England, over France, is the place to obtain one.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Social networks--18th century
Date: 1783-09-17; 2022

Title: Mason, George to William Temple Franklin, 1783 April 12; Mason, George, 1753-1796. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26601
Description: Letter from George Mason to William Temple Franklin. Will set out on Tuesday. Asks for letter of introduction to Mr. Robert Morris, of Philadelphia.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Mason, George, 1725-1792; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-04-12; 2022

Title: Griffitts, Samuel Powel to William Temple Franklin, 1782 October 31; Griffitts, Samuel Powel. Montpelier. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27074
Description: Letter from Samuel Powel Montpelier Griffitts to William Temple Franklin. Containing primarily friendly inquiries.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-10-31; 2022

Title: Wharton, Samuel to William Temple Franklin, 1782 June 21
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27267
Description: Letter from Samuel Wharton to William Temple Franklin. Says that he has written Benjamin Franklin several times since his (Samuel's) arrival in France and has been met with no response. Asks a favor of William Temple in finding a vessel fit for sea-fare.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Wharton, Samuel, 1732-1800; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-06-21; 2022

Title: Jauge, Théodore to William Temple Franklin, 1782 June 19; Jauge, Théodore. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26747
Description: Letter from Théodore Jauge to William Temple Franklin. Requests that Dr. Franklin will attest a power of attorney.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Jauge, Théodore; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-06-19; 2022

Title: Adams, John to William Temple Franklin, 1782 December 12; Adams, John, 1735-1826. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25859
Description: Letter from John Adams to William Temple Franklin. Inviting him to dine with him.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Adams, John, 1735-1826; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-12-12; 2022