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Title: Le Maire de Gimel, Jacques to William Temple Franklin, 1778 December 19; Le Maire de Gimel, Jacques. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25221
Description: Letter from Jacques Le Maire de Gimel to William Temple Franklin. Is about to leave for Boston and Virginia on a vessel loaded with supplies ordered by the State of Virginia. Will take charge of any messages or despatches Dr. Franklin may wish to send.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States. Navy--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; International correspondence; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-12-19; 2022

Title: Vaughan, John to William Temple Franklin, 1780 January 8; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25601
Description: Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Thanks him for all his trouble and for the condescending goodness of his grandfather; encloses fifteen louis for the watch, which has arrived safely.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Family life--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; American loyalists; Economics--History--18th century; Finance, Personal--United States; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-01-08; 2022

Title: Tardy, Gabriel to William Temple Franklin, 1781 February 10; Tardy, Gabriel. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25758
Description: Letter from Gabriel Tardy to William Temple Franklin. Is in I'Orient to attend to Jonathan William's interests in the loading of the ship "Marquis Lafayette." Sends bills by Francis Hopkinson on the Commissioners.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Tardy, Gabriel; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-02-10; 2022

Title: Bromfield, Henry to William Temple Franklin, 1781 February 5; Bromfield, Henry, 1751-1837. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25800
Description: Letter from Henry Bromfield to William Temple Franklin. Plan for equipping a vessel, for which Dr. Franklin had given a passport, had to be abandoned owing to insecurity of remaining in London. Passport had to be destroyed to avoid detection. Requests that the bond deposited with Dr. Franklin be cancelled.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Political Philosophy; 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; Passports--United States--History; Bromfield, Henry; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-02-05; 2022

Title: Warren, Winslow to William Temple Franklin, 1781 November 23; Warren, Winslow. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25877
Description: Letter from Winslow Warren to William Temple Franklin. Encloses letter from a Scotch Captain, a prisoner of war, about his exchange. Promises to repay Dr. Franklin the 25 louis he owes him.; 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--Prisoners and prisons; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; Warren, Winslow; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-11-23; 2022

Title: Laneuville, Louis Pierre Penot Lombart, Chevalier de to William Temple Franklin, 1780 May 21; Laneuville, Louis Pierre Penot Lombart, Chevalier de. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25169
Description: Letter from Letter from Louis Laneuville to William Temple Franklin. The frigate "Bonne Voitiere" is blockaded and cannot reach Ranelagh to-day.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Commerce; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Laneuville, Louis Pierre Penot Lombart, Chevalier de; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-05-21; 2022

Title: Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de to William Temple Franklin, 1780 October 24; Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de, 1723-1788. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25003
Description: Letter from Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de Kéralio to William Temple Franklin. Wishes the correct news about Gen. Horatio Gates's defeat at Camden; the German newspapers are most uncomplimentary; if he receives an answer promptly, he will circulate the correct report.; 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--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de, 1723-1788; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-10-24; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 June 11; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19805
Description: Letter from Camp, Smith's Clove in New York - Acknowledging favors of 8th and 9th inst. Impossible to furnish wagons to transport the stores from Pompton to camp till general arrangement is made. Thanks him for his politeness and attention to Mrs. Greene.; 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; War and families--United States--History--18th century; Quartermasters; Wagons; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-06-11; 2022

Title: Ingersoll, Jared to William Temple Franklin, 1781 October 3; Ingersoll, Jared. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25863
Description: Letter from Jared Ingersoll to William Temple Franklin. Introducing Mr. Hopkins and Mr. Gibbs, who are going to France. Gives an account of a battle in South Carolina between Gen. Greene and the English troops.; 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--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Ingersoll, Jared, 1749-1822; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-10-03; 2022

Title: Scott, George to Benjamin Franklin, 1780 February 1; Scott, George. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25336
Description: Letter from George Scott to Benjamin Franklin. Sends his servant for the pass; urges him to write to Dr. John Pringle and tells how to send his letter so as to avoid its being opened in London, since ministerial writers are ready to abuse the Doctor.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Health and Hygiene; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Scott, George; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Date: 1780-02-01; 2022

Title: Braxton, George, Jr. to William Temple Franklin, 1780 July 16; Braxton, George Jr. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24573
Description: Letter from George Jr. Braxton to William Temple Franklin. Regrets now being deprived of the pleasures of Paris. The "Alliance" has sailed with the fleet. He will leave shortly in a brig which came from Philadelphia in the company of some Americans.; 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--Personal narratives; International travel; Warships--United States; Braxton, George; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-07-16; 2022

Title: Carmichael, William to William Temple Franklin, 1781 June 5; Carmichael, William. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26029
Description: Letter from William Carmichael to William Temple Franklin. Received by Mr. Faber articles purchased for him. Intends to buy in France what articles he may need, as they are much cheaper than in Spain. Wishes to draw on Dr. Franklin for his salary as it becomes due. Mentions reports of the movements of the belligerent fleets. Abbé Alvarez and Mr. Faber appear warm friends of Dr. Franklin and his grandson. Requests the latter to present his compliments to Princess Masseran and the Marquise Lafayette. Hears Dr. Franklin has written some little pieces lately; is very desirous to get them.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; International travel; Carmichael, William, -1795; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-06-05; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Richard Claiborne, 1779 January 14; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Richard Claiborne
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19886
Description: Letter acknowledging his favor with Colonel Livingston's enclosure. Desires Mr. Weiss to forward all the old axes as soon as possible.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Social networks--18th century; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Claiborne, Richard; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-14; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 9; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20319
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Enclosing extract from a letter of Colonel Lewis. Thinks the building of the bateaux should claim precedence of the cooper's shop. Plenty of boards at Saratoga. Will forward any letter to Colonel Lewis that General Greene may think proper to write.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Finance, Personal--United States; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Carpenters; Quartermasters; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-09; 2022

Title: Le Baron to William Temple Franklin, 1778 December 30; Le Baron, -------. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24728
Description: Letter from Le Baron to William Temple Franklin. Requests him to speak to M. Antoine Raymond Jean Gualbert Gabriel de Sartine about a claim for transportation of passengers from Miquelon, on one of his (Le Baron's) vessels, which he sent to the Minister of Marine.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; France--History, Military--18th century; Military history; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-12-30; 2022

Title: Mayo, Joseph to William Temple Franklin, 1781 December 1; Mayo, Joseph. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27037
Description: Letter from Joseph Mayo to William Temple Franklin. Brussels. Thanks for the copy of Count de Vergennes's letter narrating the surrender of the forces of Cornwallis at Yorktown. Joseph also mentions hearing of the surrender from a local gazette. Prays that this surrender will mean a hastening of peace. The news of "his lordships" disaster reached London on Saturday which caused a hasty meeting of Parliament. Joseph also describes the terms granted to the British in Virginia as perhaps more generous than they would have allowed an American army in a similar situation, with many of the officers being allowed to return to England. Tells of a person having lately seen and conversed with Mr. Henry Laurens in the Tower of London; implies he has been treated with severity and rigor. George Fox's opinion of the Dutchmen's hospitality. Likes Brussels but finds the climate too damp.; 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; Gazettes; Capitulations, Military; Siege warfare; Mayo, Joseph; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-12-01; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 23; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19846
Description: Letter from James Abeel to Nathanael Greene. Will put lock on doors to secure Mrs. Greene's clothes. Position of troops. By 10 o'clock will report on the ground near Mr. Lott's.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States. Continental Army--Military life; War and families--United States--History--18th century; Military camps; Quartermasters; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-23; 2022

Title: Le Veillard, Louis Guillaume to William Temple Franklin, 1781 March 26; Le Veillard, Louis. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25376
Description: Letter from Louis Guillaume Le Veillard to William Temple Franklin. Sails to-day on the "Marquis Lafayette" for Philadelphia, under escort of the "Alliance," with six or seven American vessels.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; 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--Naval operations, French; International trade--18th century; Warships--United States; Le Veillard, Louis Guillaume, 1733-1794; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-03-26; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1783 August 16; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27255
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Requests that money belonging to him on deposit with Dr. Franklin be not paid to Thomas Barclay without his express consent. Will have a claim on the latter of 10,000 livres for cash advances and care of American prisoners.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-08-16; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1782 April 4; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26585
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Asks for a blank warrant which he can fill in with his son's name, to secure the latter's advancement in the American navy. He is baptised Josiah Williams, and is now in his sixth year. Mentions the popular desire in England for peace.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, American; Sailors; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Foreign public opinion, British--Sources; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-04-04; 2022