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Title: Lee, Arthur to Benjamin Franklin, 1778 March 13; Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9513
Description: Arthur Lee writing to Benjamin Franklin about Congress recalling him.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Political Philosophy; Diplomacy; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794
Date: 1778-03-13; 2022

Title: Morris, Robert to Benjamin Franklin, 1781 June 06; Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10066
Description: Robert Morris informs Benjamin Franklin that he has been appointed Superintendent of Finance. He also elaborates on current events and experiences.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1788
Date: 1781-06-06; 2022

Title: Potts, Samuel to [Benjamin Franklin], 1783 August 15; Potts. S..
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12044
Description: Samuel Potts discusses the necessary arrangements establishing post between America and Britain.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Political Philosophy; Postal service--United States--History; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783
Date: 1783-08-15; 2022

Title: United States. Congress to Benjamin Franklin, 1778 October 26; United States. Continental Congress. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12329
Description: Congress sends Benjamin Franklin plans about waging the war that he is to relay to the French Minister.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Political Philosophy; Diplomacy; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794
Date: 1778-10-26; 2022

Title: Morris, Robert to Benjamin Franklin, 1783 May 30; Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12200
Description: Richard Bache declines to aid Benjamin Franklin in his attempt to resign.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Lived Experience; Diplomacy; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794
Date: 1783-05-30; 2022

Title: United States. Congress to Louis XVI, 1782 June 13; U.S. Congress. to Louis XVI
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12084
Description: Congress sends an official letter of condolence to Louis XVI on the death of his daughter, Princess Sophia Philippina Elizabeth Justina of France.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Political Philosophy; Diplomacy; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794; Sophie de France, 1734-1782
Date: 1782-06-13; 2022

Title: Jordan, Dorothy Nesbit to Benjamin Franklin, 1781 July 09; Jordan, D.. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9997
Description: Dorothy Jordan writes to Benjamin Franklin to request aide. Jordan was the widow of John Morton Jordan of Virginia who was an agent of Maryland. Jordan describes her poor financial state and lack of knowledge of the properties her husband held in Maryland that her son should inherit. She asks Franklin to forward an enclosed letter to a Mr. Jett and Mr. Bernard.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; American loyalists; Social networks--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Jordan, John Morton; Jordan, John Nesbit
Date: 1781-07-09; 2022

Title: Todd, Anthony to Benjamin Franklin, 1783 August 22; Todd, Anthony, 1717-1798. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12191
Description: Anthony Todd writes to Benjamin Franklin about the arrangements being made to continue the packet boats between France, England, and America.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Political Philosophy; Postal service--United States--History; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States. General Post Office
Date: 1783-08-22; 2022

Title: Resolution, United States. Congress, 1782 September 03; United States. Congress. Resolution
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11073
Description: Congress resolves to compensate the French king with another ship after the loss of the Magnifique in the Boston Harbor.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Political Philosophy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--French forces; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794
Date: 1782-09-03; 2022

Title: Brocklesby, Richard to Benjamin Franklin, 1783 March 12; Brocklesby, Richard, 1722-1797. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11437
Description: Richard Brocklesby congratulates Benjamin Franklin on the successful peace agreement. He also introduces a Mr Redford, who is a representative of Arthur Noble.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794; Social networks--18th century
Date: 1783-03-12; 2022

Title: Lowell, James to Benjamin Franklin, 1777 July 04 - 1777 July 09; Lowell, James. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9557
Description: James Lowell writes to Benjamin Franklin about the possibility of bringing foreign soldiers to aid and relieve American soldiers during the war. He references the benefits and possible issues that could occur. Lovell discusses the different treatises with Chevalier de Borne and others that have caused issues because of their inconsistencies. He also mentions the French engineers that have arrived in America.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794
Date: 1777; 2022

Title: Jay, John to Benjamin Franklin, 1779 June [18]; Jay, John, 1745-1829. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9739
Description: John Jay sends Benjamin Franklin recent acts of Congress.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Political Philosophy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794
Date: 1779-06-[18]; 2022

Title: Agreement on packets boats, [1777 March]; Agreement re packet boats
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9526
Description: Copy of 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
Subject: Political Philosophy; Economy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794
Date: [1777-03]; 2022

Title: Account of 2400 Livres which were put into my Hands..., 1777 January 16 - 1778 August 12; Com.. to France -- Accounts
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9282
Description: Franklin's accounts of payments made while in France; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Economy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794
Date: 1777-1778; 2022

Title: Resolution, United States. Congress, 1782 October 04; United States. Congress. Resolution
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11587
Description: Congress resolves that a peace agreement can only be made in both the United States and France agree. They give the ministers plenipotentiary full authority over the truce for them. Congress expresses concern that the British desire to continue to exert control over the United States. Consequently, they request that the States be vigilant against the "machinations of the Enemy".; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794
Date: 1782-10-04; 2022

Title: Todd, Anthony to [Benjamin Franklin], 1783 September 19; Todd, Anthony, 1717-1798. to [Benjamin Franklin]
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12087
Description: Anthony Todd writes about the death of his nephew, George Maddison, to Benjamin Franklin. He expresses his personal sorrow, but also writes about the public loss due to Maddison's importance to the communication about the arrangements being made with the French post office. Todd requests that Franklin continue to keep him informed about the negotiations. The second half of the letter are some of Todd's ideas about the movement of mail between the United States and France as well as Britain and Ireland.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Postal service--United States--History; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States. General Post Office
Date: 1783-09-19; 2022

Title: Agreement on packets boats, 1777 March 01; Agreement re packet boats
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9445
Description: Copy of 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
Subject: Political Philosophy; Economy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794
Date: 1777-03; 2022

Title: Paine, Thomas to Benjamin Franklin, 1777 June 20; Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9312
Description: Thomas Paine writes to Benjamin Franklin about his appointment as Secretary to the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paine describes how he found out that Franklin was departing for France and that it was in the New York Newspapers within four days of his departure. Paine relays that he was concerned that the British would use this information. Paine informs Franklin that he sent him three sets of The Crisis. He continues by describing his next writing, "the first volume of the Revolution of America" and requests Franklin send him relevant materials for the book.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794
Date: 1777-06-20; 2022

Title: Benjamin Franklin and Silas Deane's Account with Ferdinand Grand, 1777 January 31 - 1777 June 10; Franklin's and Deane's account with Ferdinand Grand
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9217
Description: Benjamin Franklin's and Silas Deane's account with Ferdinand Grand.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Economy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794
Date: 1777; 2022

Title: Resolution, United States. Congress, 1782 October 17; United States. Congress. Resolution
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11592
Description: Congress requests that their ministers regularly update them on the peace negotiations; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794
Date: 1782-10-17; 2022