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Title: Lee, William to Richard Henry Lee, 1778 September 21; Lee, William, 1739-1795. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16527
Description: Letter from William Lee to Richard Henry Lee describing his treaty negotiations with Holland.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Political Philosophy; International Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, Dutch
Date: 1778-09-21; 2021

Title: Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de to William Temple Franklin, 1780 December 31; Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de, 1723-1788. to William Temple Franklin.
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24915
Description: Letter from Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de Kéralio to William Temple Franklin. Thanks him for his good news; the Emperor Joseph II is friendly to France; the English have declared war against Holland.; 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--Personal narratives; International travel; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, Dutch; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de, 1723-1788; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-12-31; 2022

Title: Franks, David Salisbury to William Temple Franklin, 1781 December 10; Franks, David Salisbury. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25897
Description: Letter from David Salisbury Franks to William Temple Franklin. Fears that his prolonged stay, waiting for a vessel, will be very expensive to the Government at home. The number of people arrived with the French fleets of war have caused a scarcity of necessaries of life; prices are very high. The "St. James," Capt. Thomas Truxton, probably the first vessel which will sail for America about Jan. 15. His situation very unpleasant and embarrassing. Was arrested the other day on suspicion of being a spy.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; International Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Foreign opinion, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, Dutch; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; Franks, David Salisbury, approximately 1740-1793; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-12-10; 2022

Title: Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de to William Temple Franklin, 1781 January 23; Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de, 1723-1788. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24565
Description: Letter from Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de Kéralio to William Temple Franklin. Refers to reports from The Hague and declaration of war by England against the Dutch Republic. Will have to go to Versailles to see the new Minister. Sends items of news received from Toulon about launching of new warships.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Media; 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--Participation, Dutch; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; Kéralio, Agathon Guynement, Chevalier de, 1723-1788; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-01-23; 2022