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Title: Vaughan, John to William Temple Franklin, 1780 January 8; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25601
Description: Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Thanks him for all his trouble and for the condescending goodness of his grandfather; encloses fifteen louis for the watch, which has arrived safely.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Family life--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; American loyalists; Economics--History--18th century; Finance, Personal--United States; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-01-08; 2022

Title: Vaughan, John to William Temple Franklin, 1780 December 23; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841. to William Temple Franklin.
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24697
Description: Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. The English are not permitted to enter Spain, where he is most anxious to go to perfect his Spanish, therefore he could only go as an American. If it is possible he would like Dr. Franklin to give him a certificate or passport.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; International travel; Passports--United States--History; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-12-23; 2022

Title: Vaughan, John to William Temple Franklin, 1778 November 11; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25064
Description: Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Distress of the wine merchants of Bordeaux caused by interruption of trade between the port and Great Britain and Ireland. Trade now partly carried on in Dutch vessels. Is a protection for French property. Requests him to obtain passes from Dr. Franklin for two such vessels bound for England or Ireland.; 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; Commerce; Economics--History--18th century; International trade--18th century; Merchant ships--France--History--18th century; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-11-11; 2022

Title: Vaughan, John to William Temple Franklin, 1778 November 28; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25827
Description: Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Explains how trade is carried on, during hostilities, between Bordeaux and England and Ireland, in neutral vessels. Explains the reasons for asking passes for these vessels; withdraws his application for an American pass, it being no longer necessary.; 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; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-11-28; 2022

Title: Vaughan, John to William Temple Franklin, 1778 March 11; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24652
Description: Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. An account of his journey from Paris. Met Mr. John Adams at Angoulê"me. Embargo placed on English vessels a great loss to the latter; French and neutral vessels now getting all the West India trade.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; International trade--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-03-11; 2022

Title: Vaughan, John to William Temple Franklin, 1781 December 13; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25979
Description: Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Was obliged to leave Madrid and come to Cadiz on account of his health. Intends soon to embark for America; will make his head-quarters at Philadelphia. Comments on Cornwallis's surrender and its effect on England.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; International Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; International travel; Capitulations, Military; Armed Forces--Officers; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-12-13; 2022

Title: Vaughan, John to William Temple Franklin, 1782 October 10; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841 to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25925
Description: Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. His proposed purchase of "old Gen. Charles Lee's " estate in Virginia and the death of the latter. Remarks on his peculiar and disagreeable character. The situation as he sees it in America; the blockading of the ports by the English; the death of Col. John Laurens in a skirmish near Charlestown; changes that have taken place in the country.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-10-10; 2022

Title: Vaughan, John to William Temple Franklin, 1778 May 6; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25835
Description: Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Thanks him for sending his thermometer and the Resolutions of Congress. Refers to the English Ministry's conduct towards Ireland. Trade with America and the West Indies not interrupted. Is learning French and attends the theatre.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Politics and Causes of Revolution; Social networks--18th century; Family life--18th century; Education--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Europe--Commerce--18th century; Commerce; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; French language--Grammar; West Indies--Commerce--United States; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-05-06; 2022

Title: Vaughan, John to William Temple Franklin, 1783 May 17; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26834
Description: Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Learns that peace was proclaimed by Congress on the 11th and the British King's health drunk at the French Minister's. Peace well received; expectations of a liberal commercial treaty with England. Dr. Franklin's return anxiously awaited by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bache.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; 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; United States--Foreign relations--Treaties; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-05-17; 2022

Title: Vaughan, John to William Temple Franklin, 1782 May 29; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26522
Description: Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Repeats circumstance of detention on board the Quebec frigate, and his subsequent parole; gives an account of an execution by refugees and steps taken by General Washington to revenge the same. Other personal matters are also included.; 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--Prisoners and prisons; Sailors; Armed Forces--Officers; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-05-29; 2022

Title: Vaughan, John to William Temple Franklin, 1778 September 26; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24655
Description: Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Learned of the taking of the "Fox" and the entry of the French fleet yesterday. The Marquis de Lafayette made a present of a snuff box with Dr. Franklin's portrait on it, to the young man who escorted her on board the American vessels here. Reports about Comte d'Estaing's fleet.; 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--Participation, French; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-09-26; 2022