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Title: Resolution, United States. Congress, 1782 October 03; United States. Congress. Resolution
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11366
Description: Congress writes to Benjamin Franklin about the King of France as well as the peace negotiations.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Diplomacy; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace
Date: 1782-10-03; 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: In Assembly, Tuesday, December 2d, 1783, A.M. The Report of the Committee, read November 29th, relative to the Preparations to be made for Public Demonstrations of Joy, was read the second Time, and adopted as follows ...; 239. Pennsylvania. General Assembly.In Assembly, Tuesday, December 2d, 1783, A.M.
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:7224
Description: Report on the proposed celebration of the Treaty of Paris in Philadelphia. Amongst other celebratory events, the committee suggests a triumphal arch (designed by Charles Willson Peale) to be installed at the "Upper End of High or Market Street, between Sixth and Seventh Streets, to be embellished with illuminated Paintings and suitable Inscriptions..." The report includes very detailed information on the iconography and inscriptions on the triumphal arch. They also describe how people should move around the object as pedestrians and in carriages or on horses. Fireworks are also suggested. The committee warns that "[a]ny Boys or others, who disturb the Citizens by throwing Squibs or Crackers, or otherwise, will be immediately apprehended and sent to the Work-house."; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Media; Mobilizing the Populace; Broadsides; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827
Date: 1783-12-02; 2022

Title: In Assembly, Tuesday, December 2d, 1783, A.M. The Report of the Committee, read November 29th, relative to the Preparations to be made for public Demonstrations of Joy, was read ...; 255 (OS). Pennsylvania. General Assembly.In Assembly, Tuesday, December 2d, 1783, A.M.
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:7055
Description: Report on the proposed celebration of the Treaty of Paris in Philadelphia. Amongst other celebratory events, the committee suggests a triumphal arch (designed by Charles Willson Peale) to be installed at the "Upper End of High or Market Street, between Sixth and Seventh Streets, to be embellished with illuminated Paintings and suitable Inscriptions..." The report includes very detailed information on the iconography and inscriptions on the triumphal arch. They also describe how people should move around the object as pedestrians and in carriages or on horses. Fireworks are also suggested. The committee warns that "[a]ny Boys or others, who disturb the Citizens by throwing Squibs or Crackers, or otherwise, will be immediately apprehended and sent to the Work-house."; Facsimile/Photocopy; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Media; Mobilizing the Populace; Broadsides; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827
Date: 1783-12-02; 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: 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

Title: Drummond, Thomas to James Robertson, 1776 February 5
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:137
Description: Comments that based on his own conversations with American leaders in Philadelphia, the latter desire a reconciliation with Britain, not total 45 separation; mentions that Drummond has pressed for the start of negotiations and requests a blank passport in that event; [postscript]: cautions him against publicizing the letter too soon.; "Copy"; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Drummond, Thomas
Source: The Sol Feinstone Collection of the American Revolution, ca. 1760s-1850s (Mss.B.F327); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.F327-ead.xml
Subject: Political Philosophy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; Reconciliation; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; ; ; Identification--United States; Passports--United States--History
Date: 1776-02-05; 2020

Title: By the United States in Congress assembled, a proclamation [in regarding treaty with Sweden] ...; 60 (XOS). United States. Continental Congress.By the United States in Congress assembled, a proclamation [in regarding treaty with Sweden]...September 27, 1783
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:7212
Description: A broadside announcing an treaty of amity and commerce between the United States and Sweden.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Broadsides; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Gustav III, King of Sweden, 1746-1792
Date: 1783-09-27; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1783 January 23; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26053
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Renews his request for commissions or passports for two brigs, the "Olive" and the " Hetty." Current report that a general peace was signed on the 19th.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Declaring Independence; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; Passports--United States--History; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-01-23; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1783 February 15; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26291
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Requesting an explanation of the 23rd Article of the Treaty of Peace regarding the latitude of the Canary Islands.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-02-15; 2022

Title: Resolution, United States. Congress, 1782 November 12; United States. Congress. Resolution
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11541
Description: Congress resolves that Thomas Jefferson should be appointed as a minister plenipotentiary for the peace negotiations in France.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794; Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Date: 1782-11-12; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1782 December 5; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26755
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Regarding rumors of peace. If Dr. Franklin wishes to convey the news to America, he can have a fast-sailing brig at sea at twenty-four hours notice.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-12-05; 2022

Title: Newenham, Edward, Sir to William Temple Franklin, 1782 December 30; Newenham, Edward, Sir, 1732-1814. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27286
Description: Letter from Edward Newenham to William Temple Franklin. Marseilles. Rejoicing upon the full establishment of American Independence.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Declaring Independence; Political Philosophy; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Newenham, Edward, Sir, 1732-1814; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-12-30; 2022

Title: Vaughan, John to William Temple Franklin, 1782 October 1; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25921
Description: Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Expressing satisfaction with the country and his intention of remaining. Buys property in Berkley County Virginia of General Charles Lee. Laments death of latter. Rumors of peace with England. National spirit pervades the country. Gaieties in Philadelphia.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; Finance, Personal--United States; Land speculation; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-10-01; 2022

Title: Carmichael, William to William Temple Franklin, 1783 January 4; Carmichael, William. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25963
Description: Letter from William Carmichael to William Temple Franklin. Has learned from Mr. Robert R. Livingston and Mr. Robert Morris that bills had been remitted for arrears of his salary. Is in a very difficult situation owing to lack of funds. Will be obliged to draw on Dr. Franklin for money due Mr. Francis Cabarras. Expects Marquis Lafayette to visit the city; will be a great consolation to him. Comments on the treaty with Great Britain and inquires about Dr. Edward Bancroft and Mr. Francis M. Dana.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Finance, Public--United States--History--To 1789; Treaties; Carmichael, William, -1795; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-02-04; 2022

Title: Coleman, William to Elizabeth Coleman Sellers, 1783 April 8; Coleman, William, 1735-. Letter to Mrs. Eliza[beth] Coleman [Sellers], Philadelphia
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:8893
Description: Letter from William Coleman to his cousin Elizabeth Coleman Sellers. Coleman discusses the peace between the United States and Britain and his inability to write over the past five years. He then updates Coleman Sellers on the family, including his mother's health, his family, as well as his sister's daughters (Ann and Mary).; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Family life--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; War and families; Women--History--18th century; Women--Social conditions--18th century; Women--Social life and customs--18th century
Date: 1783-04-08; 2022

Title: Vaughan, Benjamin to William Temple Franklin, 1783 March 5; Vaughan, Benjamin, 1751-1835. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26846
Description: Letter from Benjamin Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. With reference to the purchase of certain articles for him. Remarks on the Treaty of Peace and the political situation in England.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Finance, Public--United States--History--To 1789; Vaughan, Benjamin, 1751-1835; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-03-05; 2022

Title: Caffieri, Jean-Jacques William Temple Franklin, 1783 January 22; Caffieri, Jean-Jacques, 1725-1792. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26719
Description: Letter from Jean-Jacques Caffieri to William Temple Franklin. Hopes he will be chosen to execute a statue of Dr. Franklin, or some monument to commemorate the signing of peace between England and the United States.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Declaring Independence; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; Caffieri, Jean-Jacques, 1725-1792; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-01-22; 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: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1782 April 4; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26585
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Asks for a blank warrant which he can fill in with his son's name, to secure the latter's advancement in the American navy. He is baptised Josiah Williams, and is now in his sixth year. Mentions the popular desire in England for peace.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, American; Sailors; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Foreign public opinion, British--Sources; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-04-04; 2022