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Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 24; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20044
Description: Letter from James Abeel to Nathanael Greene. Report of woods near Mr. Lott's.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Military camps; Quartermasters; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-24; 2022

Title: Laneuville, Louis Pierre Penot Lombart, Chevalier de to William Temple Franklin, 1780 August 26; Laneuville, Louis Pierre Penot Lombart, Chevalier de. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25774
Description: Letter from Louis Laneuville to William Temple Franklin. Asks for the address of a banker, and invites him to visit him at St. Maudé.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Economics--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Laneuville, Louis Pierre Penot Lombart, Chevalier de; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-08-26; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Richard Henry Lee, 1777 January 10; Washington, George (1732-1799). ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16577
Description: Letter from George Washington to Richard Henry Lee.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Media; Waging the War; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces
Date: 1777-01-10; 2021

Title: Le Roy, Jean Baptiste to William Temple Franklin, 1780 October 21; Le Roy, Jean Baptiste, 1720-1800. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24926
Description: Letter from Jean Baptiste Le Roy to William Temple Franklin. Encloses the letters received about sauce pans; recommends Vitel; hopes Dr. Franklin's gout is better.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Health and Hygiene; Le Roy, Jean-Baptiste, 1719-1800; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-10-21; 2022

Title: Fox, George to William Temple Franklin, 1780 September 15; Fox, George, 1759-1828. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25379
Description: Letter from George Fox to William Temple Franklin. A letter to show his knowledge of French.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Fox, George, 1759-1828; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-09-15; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1783 January 21; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26918
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Everyone in a state of suspense as to whether there is to be peace or war. Asks to be given a hint in time. Applies for commissions for two brigs owned by him and Samuel White.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-01-21; 2022

Title: Franklin, William to William Temple Franklin, 1776 March 14; Franklin, William, 1731-1813. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24643
Description: Letter from William Franklin to William Temple Franklin. Is greatly concerned about his father's proposed journey to Canada. Thinks it ill-advised and dangerous. Requests his son to send him several political pamphlets. Advises him not to neglect his studies in Latin and French.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Politics and Causes of Revolution; Social networks--18th century; Family life--18th century; Education--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Franklin, William, 1731-1813; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1776-03-14; 2022

Title: Page, Mann to Richard Henry Lee, 1778 June 23; Page, Mann. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16350
Description: Letter from Mann Page to Richard Henry Lee.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Media; Waging the War; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces
Date: 1778-06-23; 2021

Title: Barclay, Thomas to William Temple Franklin, 1782 December 9; Barclay, Thomas, 1728-1793. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26128
Description: Letter from Thomas Barclay to William Temple Franklin. Inquiring as to the advisability of sending supplies to the United States.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Barclay, Thomas, 1728-1793; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-12-09; 2022

Title: De Kalb, Johann to Richard Henry Lee, 1778 August 17; De Kalb, Johann, 1721-1780. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16496
Description: Letter from Jonathan De Kalb to Richard Henry Lee.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces
Date: 1778-08-17; 2021

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1781 September 1; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27025
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Encloses a letter to M. [Jean François Joly] de Fleury; if endorsed by Dr. Franklin, thinks it will procure him part of the new order for supplies.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-09-01; 2022

Title: Dunscomb, Edward to unknown recipient, 1783 August 2; No. 294 Edward Dunscomb to unknown recipient
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:963
Description: Informs him that as agent for the half-pay officers of New York State, Dunscomb visited the War Office in Philadelphia in order to signify the disposition of the officers in favor of commutation instead of half-pay, Points out that problems subsequently arose, and requests his assistance in facilitating the matter.; Draft; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Dunscomb, Edwardet al
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Military currency; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Pennsylvania. Board of War; United States. Continental Army
Date: 1783-08-02; 2020

Title: Braxton, George, Jr. to William Temple Franklin, 1780 September 26; Braxton, George Jr. Grois. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24999
Description: Letter from George Jr. Braxton to William Temple Franklin. Has set sail for America on the "Duke of Leinster"; hopes that Mr. Joseph Mayo may see the different amusements of Paris.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; 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; Braxton, George; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-09-26; 2022

Title: Le Couteulx et Cie to William Temple Franklin, 1781 December 3; Le Couteulx et Cie. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26630
Description: Letter from Jean-Barthélemy Le Couteulx de Canteleu to William Temple Franklin. Returning draft for £2,000 accepted by them.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Finance, Personal--United States; Finance, Public--United States--History--To 1789; Le Couteulx de Canteleu, Jean-Barthélemy; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-12-03; 2022

Title: Laneuville, Louis Pierre Penot Lombart, Chevalier de to William Temple Franklin, 1780 April 2; Laneuville, Louis Pierre Penot Lombart, Chevalier de. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25435
Description: Letter from Louis Laneuville to William Temple Franklin. An invitation to dinner in the country and a request for passage on the "Alliance" to return to America to serve as a volunteer.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Warships--United States; Laneuville, Louis Pierre Penot Lombart, Chevalier de; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-04-02; 2022

Title: Barclay, Thomas to William Temple Franklin, 1782 September 30; Barclay, Thomas, 1728-1793. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26989
Description: Letter from Thomas Barclay to William Temple Franklin. Regarding means by which clothing and blankets may be sent to the United States for the next campaign.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; Barclay, Thomas, 1728-1793; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-09-30; 2022

Title: Jay, John to William Temple Franklin, 1781 April 1; Jay, John, 1745-1829. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24805
Description: Letter from John Jay to William Temple Franklin. Requests him to purchase for Mrs. Jay several articles of dress, etc., and send them by his courier to Madrid. Remarks on the subject of dress and equipage.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; International Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Jay, John, 1745-1829; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-04-01; 2022

Title: Franklin, Elizabeth Downes to William T. Franklin, 1776 July 16; Franklin, Elizabeth Downes. Letter to William T. Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26016
Description: Letter from Elizabeth Downes Franklin to William Temple Franklin. Difficulties and sufferings since imprisonment of his dear father; mentions others made prisoners. Desires to be remembered to her father Dr. Franklin and Aunt Mecom.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Family life--18th century; Political prisoners--United States--History--18th century; American loyalists; Franklin, Elizabeth Bache; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1776-07-16; 2022

Title: Wister, John Sr. to Wister Grandchildren, 1777 December 22; Wister, John Sr.. ALS to Wister Grandchildren
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:7678
Description: John Wister, Sr writes to his grandchildren in Germantown. He notes that he cannot send the goods they desire as "the merchants will not sell their good, but for hard money, and hard money I have but very little". He also describes that they (presumably the British Army) have "quartered a [Cornl] and his wife and one white man and a Negro" and that they have "taken the 3 best Rooms in my house." Wister complains about the ill treatment, especially in his old age.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Family life--18th century; Households--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--History--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Philadelphia Campaign, 1777-1778; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces
Date: 1777-12-22; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1781 April 10; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25056
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Inquires about articles which Dr. Franklin wishes to ship to Mrs. Jane Mecom.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; International Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-04-10; 2022