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Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1779 June 29; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25839
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Gives an extract of a letter from Capt. Green relating the capture of a convoy of British vessels and supplies bound from New York to Georgia by the "Warren," the "Queen of France" and "Ranger"; Mr. William Carmichael to come to France soon in the "Deane." Has also received a letter from La Corogne Corunna, Spain, giving an account of an engagement between the American privateer "General Arnold" and an English privateer, in which the latter was sunk.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-06-29; 2022

Title: Bache, Sarah Franklin to William Temple Franklin, 1781 June 22; Bache, Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808.to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26174
Description: Letter from Sarah Franklin Bache to William Temple Franklin. Will pay Louis-Guillaume Le Veillard every attention as soon as he arrives. Inquires about M. Conrad Alexandre Gérard de Rayneval. The bust of Dr. Franklin did not arrive in the "Alliance" or the "Ariel". Will send the squirrel skins as soon as she can procure them. Requests that some fine green tea be sent to her. Miss Duffield to marry a Mr. Hepburn. Encloses a print of songs sung at an "oratorical entertainment" at the French Minister's Anne César de la Luzerne. One such song is "Minerva. The Genius of France. The Genius of American. The high-priest of Minerva." Have had entertainments on the "Hermione" and in "Don Francisco's Garden."; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; International trade--18th century; Health and Hygiene; Warships--United States; Bache, Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-06-22; 2022

Title: Murray, William to Patrick Kennedy, 1773-1787; Murray, William
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:14217
Description: 7 collected letters between William Murray and Patrick Kennedy, John Morris, and others. A receipt from William Murray to Patrick Kennedy paid for time "visiting the Lands on the Illinois River, and other Services performed in the Course of Your Negotiating the Land purchase." An receipt for goods delivered for John Morris by William Murray to "the Indians on account of Lands Purchased from them". A contract between William Murray and others (including the Gratz brothers) about the purchasing of ladns in Illinois for lead and copper mining.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Finance, Personal--United States; Jews--United States--History; Copper mines and mining; Indians of North America--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Indians of North America--Land tenure; Murray, William; Kennedy, Patrick, 1773; Gratz, Michael, 1740-1811; Gratz, Barnard, 1738-1801
Date: 1773-1787; 2021

Title: Franklin, William Temple to Jonathan Williams Jr., 1778 March 14; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823. to Jonathan Williams, [Jr.]
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25669
Description: Letter from William Temple Franklin to William Franklin. Sends the two bills, with amendments. Does not think Americans will swallow them with eagerness; there is every appearance of an approaching war; thinks peace cannot last two weeks longer.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Politics and Causes of Revolution; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Causes; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
Date: 1778-03-14; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1778 October 10; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25665
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Refers to a dispute between him and Mr. John D. Schweighauser of Nantes. Has heard reports of the capture of Rhode Island.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; 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--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-10-10; 2022

Title: Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de to William Temple Franklin, 1780 December 31; Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de, 1723-1788. to William Temple Franklin.
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24915
Description: Letter from Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de Kéralio to William Temple Franklin. Thanks him for his good news; the Emperor Joseph II is friendly to France; the English have declared war against Holland.; 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--Participation, Dutch; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de, 1723-1788; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-12-31; 2022

Title: Carmichael, William to William Temple Franklin, 1781 August 20; Carmichael, William. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26144
Description: Letter from William Carmichael to William Temple Franklin. Is translating enclosures contained in his letter into Spanish. Occupies a pavillion of the house in which the Prince of Masseran lived last year; is pleased to hear of the Princess's remembrance of him. Is on a friendly footing with all the foreign Secretaries. Knew Mr. [John] Adams's visit to Paris was on account of the proposed conferences for peace; is not surprised at his silence towards Dr. Franklin. Deplores the jealousy displayed by the American envoys towards each other and their lack of cooperation. If Comte de Grasse has a favorable passage, a blow may be struck at the headquarters of toryism in America. No news of the Duke de Crillon's arrival at Minorca. Desires a seal ring to be purchased for him with the head of Brutus, Socrates or Dr. Franklin on it.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; International trade--18th century; Economics--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; American loyalists; Carmichael, William, -1795; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-08-20; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1778 March 21; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24899
Description: Letter from Ralph Izard to William Temple Franklin. Presents his compliments to Mr Franklin. Thanks him for news sent, but would have wished it had been confirmed by letters.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Politics and Causes of Revolution; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Causes; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Finance, Public--United States--History--To 1789; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-03-21; 2022

Title: Foucault, Jean Simon David de to William Temple Franklin, 1778 August 22; Foucault, Jean Simon David de. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24931
Description: Letter from Jean Simon David de Foucault to William Temple Franklin. Sends his best wishes for the success of the American armies. Invites him to visit them. His wife and he are learning to play chess.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Foucault, Jean Simon David de; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-08-22; 2022

Title: Laneuville, Louis Pierre Penot Lombart, Chevalier de to William Temple Franklin, 1779 December 22; Laneuville, Louis Pierre Penot Lombart, Chevalier de. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25225
Description: Letter from Louis Laneuville to William Temple Franklin. Thanking him for the news about his brother Normiont de Laneuville who is serving in the United States. Sent the letter and newspaper containing the article to Marquis Lafayette; has asked the latter to have the letter and article published in the European papers.; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Soldiers--Family relationships--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Laneuville, Louis Pierre Penot Lombart, Chevalier de; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-12-22; 2022

Title: Chase, Thomas to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 12; Chase, Thomas to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20353
Description: Letter acknowledging his favor of the 29th ult. Surprised at complaints made against him by the Commissary Department. Would like to know who made the complaint; things there has been as much expedition shown in his department as in any on the Continent. Teamsters are paid any price to transport private property from Boston, and naturally they prefer it to carting public stores. Brewer has returned without money and therefore will not be able to send on the stores. Salt stopped on the road owing to not having a pass.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Quartermasters; Chase, Thomas; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-12; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1777 June 17; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25324
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Wishes to pay Mrs. Margaret Stevenson £55 which he owes her. Requests him to attend to the transaction. Wishes three or four of Dr. Franklin's profiles which Mr. Le Ray de Chaumont has has made at his Fayence factory.; 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; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1777-06-17; 2022

Title: Gorham, Nathaniel to Nathanael Greene, 1779 January 21; Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21422
Description: Letter from Nathaniel Gorham to Nathanael Greene. Boston - Having heard of Mr. Andrews' death, takes the liberty of offering his services in his place. Mentions various people who will vouch for his suitability for the position.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; 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; Quartermasters; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Social networks--18th century; Gorham, Nathaniel; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-01-21; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 2; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20329
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Wishes copy of a certain resolve of Congress. The pay given the carpenters from Philadelphia, necessary as it was, has set all the rest of the department in a ferment. Comparisons being made all the time between New York and other States. Demands for higher wages. All this makes a very disagreeable situation. Difficult to get carpenters to repair bateaux.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Mobilizing the Populace; 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; Carpenters; Quartermasters; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-02; 2022

Title: Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de to William Temple Franklin, 1781 February 13; Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de, 1723-1788. to Benjamin and William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24490
Description: Letter from Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de Kéralio to William Temple Franklin. Tells of condition of Comtesse de Forbach, who is ill. Inquires about reported desertions from General Washington's army.; 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; Military deserters--United States--History--18th century; Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de, 1723-1788; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-02-13; 2022

Title: Limozin, Andrew to Jonathan Williams Jr., 1781 November 23; Limozin, Andrew. to Jonathan Williams, [Jr.], Nantes
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26786
Description: Letter from Andrew Limozin to Jonathan Williams Jr. Le Havre. Congratulates him on the good news received at Brest, of the surrender of Lord Cornwallis. Asks him to procure the release, through Dr. Franklin, of the Captain and Lieutenant of an American privateer sloop in prison at Le Havre.; 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; Capitulations, Military; Armed Forces--Officers; Limozin, Andrew; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
Date: 1781-11-23; 2022

Title: Austin, Jonathan Loring to William Temple Franklin, 1780 November 11; Austin, Jonathan Loring, 1748-1826. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25173
Description: Letter from Jonathan Loring Austin to William Temple Franklin. Request for a permit to ship arms and war-like stores on the "Mars."; 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; Military supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; International trade--18th century; Austin, Jonathan Loring, 1748-1826; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-11-11; 2022

Title: Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de to William Temple Franklin, 1780 January 8; Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de, 1723-1788. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25486
Description: Letter from Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de Kéralio to William Temple Franklin. The opinion of Baron de Steding on the conduct of the American soldiers.; 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; Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de, 1723-1788; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-01-08; 2022

Title: Conway, Françoise-Antoinette-Jeanne Langlois du Bouchet, Comtesse de to William Temple Franklin, 1778 September 8; Conway, Françoise-Antoinette-Jeanne Langlois du Bouchet, Comtesse de. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25113
Description: Letter from Conway, Françoise-Antoinette-Jeanne Langlois du Bouchet, Comtesse de to William Temple Franklin. Inquires about her husband's reported illness. Thinks the prospect very bright for the independence of America. Hopes to be at Philadelphia soon.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Political Philosophy; 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; Conway, Françoise-Antoinette-Jeanne Langlois du Bouchet, Comtesse de; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-09-08; 2022

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