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Title: Hughes, Hugh to David Wolfe, 1782 March 20; No. 572 Hugh Hughes to David Wolfe
Identifier(s): text:348763
Description: Informs him that money has arrived for transporting stores from Claverack to Fishkill; instructs him to provide a return of salt delivered; informs him about reports that St. Christopher, [W.I.] was captured along with troops sent to reinforce Brimstone Hill and also that Gen. [Nathanael] Greene had "another lucky Turn with the Enemy."
Subject: Brimstone Hill Fortress (Saint Kitts and Nevis)--Siege, 1782; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Date: 1782-03-20; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1778 September 22; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25344
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Enclosing a letter for Capt. Daniel McNeill. Refers to Capt. Peter Collas and the return of the Brest fleet.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-09-22; 2022

Title: Howe, Richard, Lord to William Eden, 1778 July 9; No. 561 Lord Richard Howe to William Eden
Identifier(s): text:348739
Description: Informs him that [Charles-Henri-Theodat, comte] d'Estaing has begun to act hostilely and points out that Howe's motions must be regulated by circumstances.
Creator: Howe, Richard Howe, Earl, 1726-1799et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Estaing, Charles Henri, comte d', 1729-1794; Auckland, William Eden, Baron, 1744-1814
Date: 1778-07-09; 2022

Title: Morris, Robert to Ephraim Blaine, 1781 December 4; No. 963 Robert Morris to Ephraim Blaine
Identifier(s): text:353377
Description: Instructs him to deliver to John Ross in Philadelphia a supply of flour and salted meat from Delaware and Maryland for the use of [Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur], count de Rochambeau's army.; "Copy"
Creator: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Blaine, Ephraim, 1741-1804; Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de, 1725-1807
Date: 1781-12-04; 2023

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1779 September 13; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25707
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Requests him to get as full particulars as possible at Versailles about the Grenada conquest, as Mr. Alexander John Alexander has property interests on that island.; 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--Naval operations, British; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-09-13; 2022

Title: Wharton, Joseph to William Temple Franklin, 1779 April 25; Wharton, Joseph, 1734-1816. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25819
Description: Letter from Joseph Wharton to William Temple Franklin requesting that he thank Mr. Franklin for his most friendly and acceptable letter. Could then use Dr. Franklin's letter of introduction to Capt. Pierre Landais. Inquires if the "Alliance" will not return to Brest from Nantes to convoy the American vessels, 13 in number.; 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--Naval operations, American; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Warships--United States; Wharton, Joseph, 1734-1816; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-04-25; 2022

Title: Lloyd, Richard Bennett to William Temple Franklin, 1781 October 10; Lloyd, Richard Bennett. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27029
Description: Letter from Richard Bennett Lloyd to William Temple Franklin. Have had many festivities in honor of the French troops. Considers them a fine body of men.; 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--French forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Lloyd, Richard Bennett (American patron, 1750-1787); Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-10-10; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1781 January 4; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24732
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Encloses Loan Office bills of exchange for acceptance; the arrival of two Captains from Philadelphia at l'Orient and of a boat from Baltimore at Bordeaux.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; 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--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-01-04; 2022

Title: Adams, John to William Temple Franklin, 1781 January 18; Adams, John, 1735-1826. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24958
Description: Letter from John Adams to William Temple Franklin. Thanks him for news about the situation in America. takes the hand bill to be a pure fabrication to frighten Gen. Sir Henry Clinton, Gen. Lord Cornwallis and Gen. Alexander Leslie. Is obliged to him for form of bill book and explanation as to how to use it. The States Generals have resolved to grant letters of marque. Alludes to the threatened coalition of European powers against England.; 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--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; Armed Forces--Officers; Adams, John, 1735-1826; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-01-18; 2022

Title: Torris, John to William Temple Franklin, 1779 October 14; Torris, John. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24904
Description: Letter from John Torris to William Temple Franklin. Asking for two commissions for the privateers "Black Prince" and "Black Princess." Refers to reported capture of two cutters commanded by [Comte Sutton] de Clonard and de Roquefeuille, off the Lizard.; 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--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Torris, John; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-10-14; 2022

Title: Mazzei, Philip to Thomas Jefferson, 1780 March 2; No. 929 Philip Mazzei to Thomas Jefferson
Identifier(s): text:353667
Description: Mentions that Mazzei met with Dr. [Benjamin] Franklin and others, recommends the marquis de Lafayette, who delivers the letter, and relates several anecdotes about the latter on the eve of his departure for America; transmits intelligence about the movements of [Adm. George Brydges] Rodney's fleet and about the departure of French troops for America; discusses financial matters, requests financial assistance, and suggests that Jefferson send a cargo of tobacco to Italy.; "2nd Copy"
Creator: Mazzei, Filippo, 1730-1816et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Military intelligence; Admiralty--Great Britain; Tobacco; Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834; Rodney, George Brydges Rodney, Baron, 1719-1792
Date: 1780-03-02; 2023

Title: Nelson, Thomas, Jr. to George Washington, 1777 December 19
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1595
Description: Letter from General Thomas Nelson, Jr. to General George Weedon.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Philadelphia Campaign, 1777-1778; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--French forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Howe, William Howe, Viscount, 1729-1814
Date: 1777-12-19; 2021

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1780 May 9; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25522
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Still waiting for the letters for Mr. John Aitcheson; has been managing the European funds of the State of Maryland. Captain Samson of the "Mercury" packet arrived at Plymouth, New England, Feb. 14.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Commerce; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-05-09; 2022

Title: Le Maire de Gimel, Jacques to William Temple Franklin, 1778 October 29; Le Maire de Gimel, Jacques. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25625
Description: Letter from Jacques Le Maire de Gimel to William Temple Franklin. Is in great difficulties for lack of funds. Hopes Dr. Franklin will help him if Mr. Arthur Lee will pay him nothing.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Le Maire de Gimel, Jacques; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-10-29; 2022

Title: Lloyd, Richard Bennett to William Temple Franklin, 1779 March 16; Lloyd, Richard Bennett. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24943
Description: Letter from Richard Bennett Lloyd to William Temple Franklin. Accounts have arrived in London that the French forces have taken Grenada and of an engagement between the French and British fleets. Asks for the address of Mr. William Caslon who brought a letter to London from William Temple Franklin.; 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--Naval operations, British; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Lloyd, Richard Bennett (American patron, 1750-1787); Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-09-11; 2022