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Title: Morris, Robert to John Bradford, 1777 February 27; No. 964 Robert Morris to John Bradford
Identifier(s): text:353347
Description: Discusses business matters and mentions a report that British warships left Chesapeake Bay and are likely to visit [Delaware Bay].; Fragment
Creator: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806et al
Subject: Warships; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Admiralty--Great Britain
Date: 1777-02-27; 2023

Title: Barclay, Thomas to William Temple Franklin, 1783 March 22; Barclay, Thomas, 1728-1793. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26695
Description: Letter from Thomas Barclay to William Temple Franklin. Relating to prize-money claimed by the "Alliance" and Commodore John Paul Jones's squadron. Request that William Temple speak to Benjamin Franklin about expenses from a previous expedition.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; Armed Forces--Officers; Prize law--United States; Warships--United States; Barclay, Thomas, 1728-1793; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-03-22; 2022

Title: Bache, Richard to William Temple Franklin, 1779 June 18; Bache, Richard, 1737-1811. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26827
Description: Letter from Richard Bache to William Temple Franklin. Cannot procure the seeds from William Bartram until Autumn. The "Alliance" and her convoy have not appeared yet. Fears that the "Shellala," Capt. Holmes, has foundered at sea. Knew several passengers on board whom he held in high esteem; John Benezet being amongst the number.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; International travel; Household supplies; Warships--United States; Bache, Richard, 1737-1811; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-06-18; 2022

Title: Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de to William Temple Franklin, 1780 April 10; Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de, 1723-1788. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24995
Description: Letter from Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de Kéralio to William Temple Franklin. The alliance proposed by the Empress of Russia for the protection of the commerce of neutral nations.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Commerce; Warships--United States; Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de, 1723-1788; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-04-10; 2022

Title: Adams, John to William Temple Franklin, 1779 March 24; Adams, John, 1735-1826. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25649
Description: Letter from John Adams to William Temple Franklin. The Alliance will be ready to go to Nantes in eight days. Introduces Mr. Nathan Blodget who will make a delivery to William Temple Franklin.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Warships--United States; Adams, John, 1735-1826; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-03-24; 2022

Title: Ross, John to William Temple Franklin, 1780 April 17; Ross, John, 1729-1800. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25121
Description: Letter from John Ross to William Temple Franklin. Asks that Mr. Francis Hopkinson's things be sent by Captain John Paul Jones. Expects to embark soon under protection of the "Alliance"; offers his services to be useful in any way in America.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Commerce; Finance, Personal--United States; Warships--United States; Ross, John, 1729-1800; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-04-17; 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: Braxton, George, Jr. to William Temple Franklin, 1780 July 16; Braxton, George Jr. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24573
Description: Letter from George Jr. Braxton to William Temple Franklin. Regrets now being deprived of the pleasures of Paris. The "Alliance" has sailed with the fleet. He will leave shortly in a brig which came from Philadelphia in the company of some Americans.; 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--Personal narratives; International travel; Warships--United States; Braxton, George; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-07-16; 2022

Title: Le Veillard, Louis Guillaume to William Temple Franklin, 1781 March 26; Le Veillard, Louis. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25376
Description: Letter from Louis Guillaume Le Veillard to William Temple Franklin. Sails to-day on the "Marquis Lafayette" for Philadelphia, under escort of the "Alliance," with six or seven American vessels.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; 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, American; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; International trade--18th century; Warships--United States; Le Veillard, Louis Guillaume, 1733-1794; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-03-26; 2022

Title: Bache, Sarah Franklin to William Temple Franklin, 1781 June 22; Bache, Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808.to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26174
Description: Letter from Sarah Franklin Bache to William Temple Franklin. Will pay Louis-Guillaume Le Veillard every attention as soon as he arrives. Inquires about M. Conrad Alexandre Gérard de Rayneval. The bust of Dr. Franklin did not arrive in the "Alliance" or the "Ariel". Will send the squirrel skins as soon as she can procure them. Requests that some fine green tea be sent to her. Miss Duffield to marry a Mr. Hepburn. Encloses a print of songs sung at an "oratorical entertainment" at the French Minister's Anne César de la Luzerne. One such song is "Minerva. The Genius of France. The Genius of American. The high-priest of Minerva." Have had entertainments on the "Hermione" and in "Don Francisco's Garden."; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; International trade--18th century; Health and Hygiene; Warships--United States; Bache, Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-06-22; 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: Jones, John Paul to William Temple Franklin, 1778 October 28; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25711
Description: Letter from John Paul Jones to William Temple Franklin. Considers M. Le Ray de Chaumont's plan to buy a frigate or corvette to be commanded by him (Jones) would require too much time and negotiation. Has seen Mr. Joseph P. Whitall who is at Brest and who saw the "Indian" at Amsterdam, which could be armed and sail in two weeks. Declares M. Antoine Raymond Jean Gualbert Gabriel de Sartine has wronged him. Hopes he will be given command of the "Indian" and that M. de Sartine will give him credentials and testimonials to justify him before Congress and his friends. Has many enemies, as no man in the Navy has pursued the same line of service as himself.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Political Philosophy; 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--Participation, French; Warships--United States; Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-10-28; 2022

Title: Gourlade, Jacques-Alexandre to William Temple Franklin, 1779 June 29; Gourlade, Jacques-Alexandre. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25087
Description: Letter from Jacques-Alexandre Gourlade to William Temple Franklin. Received the case he forwarded and advised M. Anne César de la Luzerne; it could not be taken on board the frigate " Du Ploy la Sensible." Will ship it by the "Alliance" or some other vessel.; 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, British; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Warships--United States; Gourlade, Jacques-Alexandre; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-06-29; 2022

Title: Ross, John to William Temple Franklin, 1780 October 2; Ross, John, 1729-1800. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24511
Description: Letter from John Ross to William Temple Franklin. Owing to adverse winds they have not been able to sail. A brig has just arrived from Philadelphia reporting the safe arrival of the "Alliance". Capt. Pierre Landais was put under arrest and the "Alliance" was to be offered to Captain John Barry.; 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--Personal narratives; International travel; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Warships--United States; Ross, John, 1729-1800; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-10-02; 2022