Thomas Beckhouse requests a passport for a British ship so that it can safely approach the American coast. The ship he wants the passport for was named Active and is carrying salt and other merchandise for Philadelphia.; American Philosophical Society
Agreement between Ray de Chaumont, Benjamin Franklin, and Silas Deane on the movement of packets boats. Franklin and Deane, on behalf of the United States Congress, brokered an agreement that boats with packets and goods would not be impeded from port and that de Chaumont would be financially responsible for the boats. In return, de Chaumont would be paid a certain amount per boat.; American Philosophical Society
A letter from J. Rocquette to the American Diplomats to France congratulating them on the King of France's recognition of the United States.; American Philosophical Society
A notification that Thomas Jefferson has been appointed as a minister plenipotentiary for the peace negotiations in France.; American Philosophical Society
Thomas Paine congratulates Benjamin Franklin on his new position as Minister Plenipotentiary to the French court. Paine informs Franklin that he is recording a history of the American Revolution and relays some information about the war and his own personal experiences.; American Philosophical Society
Congress sends an official letter of condolence to Louis XVI on the death of his daughter, Princess Sophia Philippina Elizabeth Justina of France.; American Philosophical Society
Congress resolves to compensate the French king with another ship after the loss of the Magnifique in the Boston Harbor.; American Philosophical Society
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
James Lowell writes to Benjamin Franklin about the possibility of bringing foreign soldiers to aid and relieve American soldiers during the war. He references the benefits and possible issues that could occur. Lovell discusses the different treatises with Chevalier de Borne and others that have caused issues because of their inconsistencies. He also mentions the French engineers that have arrived in America.; American Philosophical Society
Copy of agreement between Ray de Chaumont, Benjamin Franklin, and Silas Deane on the movement of packets boats. Franklin and Deane, on behalf of the United States Congress, brokered an agreement that boats with packets and goods would not be impeded from port and that de Chaumont would be financially responsible for the boats. In return, de Chaumont would be paid a certain amount per boat.; American Philosophical Society
