Thomas Beckhouse requests a passport for a British ship so that it can safely approach the American coast. The ship he wants the passport for was named Active and is carrying salt and other merchandise for Philadelphia.; American Philosophical Society
Agreement between Ray de Chaumont, Benjamin Franklin, and Silas Deane on the movement of packets boats. Franklin and Deane, on behalf of the United States Congress, brokered an agreement that boats with packets and goods would not be impeded from port and that de Chaumont would be financially responsible for the boats. In return, de Chaumont would be paid a certain amount per boat.; American Philosophical Society
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
A likely draft of a letter to Anthony Todd explaining the plans for the exchange of mail between the United States, France, and England and the movement of the packet boats.; American Philosophical Society
A letter from J. Rocquette to the American Diplomats to France congratulating them on the King of France's recognition of the United States.; American Philosophical Society
A notification that Thomas Jefferson has been appointed as a minister plenipotentiary for the peace negotiations in France.; American Philosophical Society
Thomas Paine congratulates Benjamin Franklin on his new position as Minister Plenipotentiary to the French court. Paine informs Franklin that he is recording a history of the American Revolution and relays some information about the war and his own personal experiences.; American Philosophical Society
John Laurens asks Benjamin Franklin to send him the "intercepted letter[s]" so he can make "extracts" for George Washington.; American Philosophical Society
