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Franklin power of attorney to transact all business Evacuation of Ticonderoga; Gen. Mathieu Alexis de Rochefermoy blamed. Robert Prescott replace in Rhode Island by Gen. Has leave of absence to go to Holland and England; desires some political news which may serve to keep his Royal Mistress in good humor. Reflections on the American revolt and England's probable attitude. William Hodge and requesting his release; Capt. Gustavus Conyngham alone to blames.
Desires employment in America as military engineer; need of secrecy in his case. Begging him as a humane man to write his friends in Pennsylvania to use their influence to prevent unauthorized attacks upon Bethlehem; account of an attack made on the village which was repulsed by convalescent soldiers who were in the military hospitals, and of another in which they dragged a man at a horse's tail from Bethlehem to Easton.
Account of their flight before the British advance at the time of the battle of Brandywine. His wife gave birth to a daughter. Franklin's printing press sold to the State of Virginia. Acknowledges the receipt of the engraver's and potter's performances. The engraver he thinks has paid more attention to the fur cap than to the lines of the face. Theft of a package addressed by Franklin to Congress. Concerning the newspapers then being published.
Stating the amount of Dr. Franklin's debt for the rental of a carriage, and for wine used on the journey. Lost his fortune in a law-suit; sends Dr. Franklin a boook he has writte; if he can be of use to the young American Republic, offers to emmigrate there with his son and daughter. In spite of his parents' objections desires to enter the American army; desires Dr. Writes on behalf of the prisoners, who desire a certain sum per week granted them for food; extortionate charges made by the person who furnishes their meals. Concerning a claim by a man called Stephen Ceronio, to be an Agent of Congress; if true, his inability to pay certain debt reflects upon his Government.
Sends the pretended reply of Great Britain to the Declaration of Independence; too long and erroneous to print; glad to publish any refutation Dr. Franklin may care to prepare. Asking for news of her son, who entered the American service in June Has been shamefully and designedly deceived; refers Dr.
For his part, DeMain's writing and arranging makes it all sound so easy that you might miss the phenomenal talent involved. Failure of their friends Brown, Collinson and Tritton; hopes Dr. Hopes that he has received his appointment as Minister Plenipotentiary to France. Forward-Looking Information and Risks Notice Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect Company management's expectations or beliefs regarding future events and include, but are not limited to, specific statements regarding the anticipated completion of the sale of all, or substantially all, of the assets of Sterling Gold Mining Corporation, including the Sterling mine, in the second quarter of the "Sterling Sale". Pierre Landais restored to the command of the "Alliance. A Copy attested by William Temple Franklin. Concerning the payment of a sum of money to Richard Bache by Mr.
Franklin, for details, to the bearer, Dr. James Smith, well-known for his loyalty to America. His own imminent departure. As an experienced military engineer, desires to go to America and serve in the army. Desiring recommendations to merchants in the principal American ports, where he expects to sell his cargoes. Sending a work of his which is out of print; expects to meet him at M. Promising to use the Resolution of Congress of December 19th.
Sends a list of eleven ships, ordered by the British to watch the movements of the French. Arrival of important dispatches at St.
Writes on behalf of the Chevalier de Bazantin, who was captured by the English on his way to join the American troops; asks that he may be exchanged and given a position worthy of his talents. Rejoices with him over the consummation of the two treaties with France; while still ignorant of this alliance, Congress passed resolutions which did them much honor. Acknowledging his kindness to the writer's son, Thomas Cushing Jr. Congratulates him upon the consummation of the French treaties; gave public thanks from his pulpit; before this alliance was known, Congress had done itself much honor by its spirited rejection of Lord Howe's peace proposals.
Joy in America over the news of the French treaties. Glowing prophesies of what a French fleet in the Delaware could accomplish. Arrival of the "Deane" on May 1st, also the two ships loaded by Mr. John Ross on account of Congress; the country rejoiced over the French Alliance; expense incurred through the late arrival of the clothing.
Distress caused by the depreciation of paper money. Incidents of his voyage; difficulties and expense of travelling. Size of American army. Thomas Conway are held. His letter concerning Mr. Silas Deane read in Congress; reasons why Congress regarded Deane's recall as imperative; his services not underestimated; believes he may return with honor on a mission to Holland. Promising, as far as possible, to avoid any dispute with Mr. Encloses a letter from Lieut. Thomas Simpson, who is under arrest and wished to be sent to America for trial. Soliciting his support for the plan he intends presenting to the Academy on the morrow.
Reminding him of his promise to dine with him and visit the Royal Printing Office.
Just arrived from England; all the fleet in the Downs under way; the twelve ships of the line at St. Helen's have probably sailed too. Desires to enlist his interest in behalf of the Chevalier d'Abezac, a young French Corporal who wishes to serve in the American army. Desiring to know if the two vessels the "Lion" and "de Vaux" are among the number taken by the English. Desiring letters of introduction to prominent people in Charleston, for M. Roulhac who intends to establish a commercial house in that city; withdrawing his previous request for letters for M.
Enclosing a letter from M. Thomas Francois Busson, recommended to Dr. Question whether hernia, especially umbilical hernia, is as common in America as it is in Europe; advisability of sending samples of bandages or trusses. Account of a projected meeting on board the "Boston," to betray the frigate; with the consent of the Captain, he acted as a spy upon the conspirators.
Desiring information for the use of several young Frenchmen, who intend going into business in America. Requesting a letter of recommendation for a rich and worthy merchant of Bretagne, M. Lalande Robinot, who is ready to send a vessel to America. Public honors paid to France. Conciliatory proposals by the British; at the same time theymade a barbarous attack upon Bristol; rumored that the British are to leave Philadelphia. Spirit in the American army.
Burgoyne tried by court-martial; a favor he did not deserve. The proposed Constitution rejected; reasons for this. John Adams sailed for France in February; the ship reported captured. Free again after six months in British prison; expects to serve in the Georgia troops under the command of one of his friends. Glad to learn of the Franco-American Alliance.
Report circulated by the Gazette of Leyden that the American officers at Ticonderoga were bribed by the British; as this reflects severely on his father, Mathieu-Alexis de Rochefermoy, Brigadier-General at Ticonderoga, begs Dr. Franklin to deny the report. Hears that he has received a bundle of newspapers from America; will be glad to translate and print any extracts he may deem desirable.
Supporting a petition of Madame de Pulinet de Besancon; particular interest taken by M. Requesting information about Baron Hermann de Zedewitz, who stole a quantity of gems from the writer, in London, and then fled to America; Zedwitz's subsequent career in the American army; since May, , has heard nothing of him. Desiring him to reply to an English attack on the Declaration of Independence; if he is too busy, will write it himself.
Desiring his prescence at the Academy to see the model of a piece of sculpture relating to North America. Sends a package and letters received for him at Boston; refers him to them for American news. The Government unable to co-operate with Capt. Recommending a young officer, M. Marcellin, for a position in the American army. About to leave for London; good wishes for Dr. Franklin's welfare and for the glorious cause. Praise for the President de Saron and all his family. Lost all his fortune in a Colonial indigo plantation; applies for assistance.
Has made extracts for his paper and has then sent the letters to Comte de Vergennes. Begging him to secure the release of her son who is held prisoner by the British at St. Distressing situation of himself and family; begs him to secure the payment of the debt mentioned in a former letter. Requesting his presence at a meeting of the College of Bayeux; will read a poem, addressed to the King, on the hostilities of the English.
Annoucing a postpnement of the public meeting of the Royal Society of Medicine. Inviting him and his family to be guests of honor at a banquet to be given at Passy La Loge des Neuf Soeurs. Feels assured that the establishment for which he solicits aid will be a success, and that its income will always exceed its expenses. Reasons why he desires the immediate return of his History of Anarchy in Poland. Desiring the return of his Mss. Desiring the return of a letter from the Chevalier de Bazantin, together with one from the Comtesse de Lameth.
Accused of passing counterfeit money and sentenced to the galleys for life; declares his innocence; begs Dr. Franklin to procure his release and allow him to enter the United States navy. News from America; rumors of the evacuation of Philadelphia; announcement in the Courier de l'Europe of a Committee appointed by Congress to treat witht he English for peace; desires authority to stigmatize this report as a lie. Returning the Chevalier de Bazantin's letter; forwarded Dr.
Franklin's letter to Madame de Broglie, Comtesse de Lameth. Desiring news of his son who left Nantes on March 12th for America. Expressing a desire for a personal meeting; sent letters to be forwarded to his relative, Count Sterling William Alexander, Earl of Stirling; thinks by this time the answers should have arrived. Sends a bill of Henry Laurens for acceptance; M. Plombard going to America on business; offers his services.
Wishes to call on Dr. John Adams and present M. Urging his presence at an approaching meeting of that establishment which he has so generously patronized. Ardent desire to enter the American service as engineer; account of his previous work; begs Dr. Franklin to help him. His only son has disappeared with the money given him to take his degree in medicine at the University of Paris; has probably assumed a false name; begs Dr.
Franklin to find him. Requesting an answer to M. Ponteney's proposal to furnish supplies for America. Orders for America all filled; recommends M. Ponteney to correspond with Mr. Has had thirteen years' experience on board British vessels; wishes to secure a position on one of the ships at Nantes. Captured at sea in October ; endured cruel treatment in a British prison until released on parole; desire to be exchanged.
Begging his influence to secure the release of the writer's brother-in-law, John Palmer, who has been a prisoner in England for eighteen months. The King of England's speech, with an abstract of the debates in both Houses, will appear on the morrow; has treated the lie about Gen. Washington as it deserved. Pierre Landais, of the "Alliance," relative to his passenger, the Marquis de la Fayette; instructions covering his movements during the voyage to France and upon his arrival there.
William Vernon, President John Deshon. Sends a book of which other copies may be ordered, if so desired. Franklin's indebtness for books and for a sum sent to Mr. William Hodgson on behalf of the American prisoners. Enclosing an account of an accident in Philadelphia; the lightning-rods upon the house were certainly put up subsequent to the accident. Ferdinand Grand probably has the public papers he desires. Hails with delight the disputes and discussions in America; opportunity to accelerate the subjugation of the revolted Colonies. Sorry to report successes by the French privateers.
Sketches Lord Shelburne's future policy with respect to America; his own ability to aid him. Concerning the offers made by the Administration in England to purchase French neutrality in the present contest. Prevented from paying their respects by the indisposition of Mrs. Gibbes; compliments to Mr. Desiring to be furnished with clothing and money; their monthly pay wholly inadequate.
News from England; a fleet ready to sail from the West Indies. A regiment to be sent to Quebec to keep patriotic Canadians quiet. The British Ministry steering between peace and war; rumored changes in the Ministry. Stocks affected by reports of disunion in America; Americans expected to propose terms short of independence. No indication that Arthur Lee now has improper communications with Lord Shelburne. Exorbitant prices in America; suggestions for relief. Desiring the money promised them for their necessary expenses when they should reach France. Asking that the French authorities may have everything ready in the harbor for repairing the ship.
On board the "Buckskin. A list of articles ordered for transportation to America on board the "Alliance. The return of bills from Congress would be more of a blow to the United States than the loss of Georgia. Question of the American Commissioners being allowed to draw upon French banks. Pierre Landais has not paid them their wages and has not furnished sufficient provisions; the petitioners in great need of clothing. Enclosing an account of Mr. Schweighauser, which he has found among his papers. Has invented a powder for stopping hemorrhages both internal and external; invites him to be present at a trial of it, to be made before some members of the Academy of Surgery.
Invitation to dine with M. Franklin will read one of the papers. Has taken money with which he was entrusted; begs Dr. Franklin to keep this confession secret; promises to repay the money in six months and to show his repentenance by his future conduct. Hopes that he has received his appointment as Minister Plenipotentiary to France. Silas Deane's recall necessary. Arthur Lee's destruction determined upon by a party in America.
Urges him to write frequently to Congress in order to show that there is more than one man, Deane, in the universe who can please the Court of France. In the bitter discussions in America, Franklin has not escaped censure. Sir William Howe's evidence yet before the House; likelihood of the Ministry abandoning the idea of America's subjugation. Questions which must be answered before a passport can be issued for Messrs. Sir William Jones and John Paradise. On board the "Alliance," L'Orient. John Paul Jones has tried in vain to influence Capt.
Pierre Landais to do right; obliged to resign their position as officers, owing to the manner in which Captain Landais governs the ship. Enclosing Acts of Congress of June 5th and 10th by which Dr. Franklin is directed to pay certain sums to M. Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais for supplies purchased and sent to America. Released from an English prison, only to be recaptured and imprisoned by the French; beg to be sent home to their families in America.
Resolution of Congress, calling upon the Commissioners for information of their proceedings with M. Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais; sends journals and gazettes. Query whether no American privateer will retaliate on the coast of England for outrages committed by Great Britain on the American coast. Benjamin Lincoln's militia did well in attack on Gen. Complaints of the few letters received from him. Silas Deane's publication of December 5th, full of lies; believes he has ruined his chance of public usefulness. No longer any distinction in America between the Ministry and the people of England; from King to soot-boy they wish to say "Our Colonies.
Announcing the election of Samuel Huntington as President of Congress. Resolutions relative to the American Commissioners' Accounts. Printed in Journals of Congress , Philadelphia, , V, , , On board the Vegeance. Pierre Landais's refusal to obey orders. Certifying to insubordination on the part of Capt. Pierre Landais on several specified occasions. Complain of having been cruelly confined for over two years; appeal to him for relief. Complaining of the conditions on board the "Serapis;" equipments, food and irons for the prisoners lacking; the ship unseaworthy.
Moneys paid out for Dr. Franklin; cool attitude of Messrs. John Jay and Arthur Lee. American news in England; position of the British troops. Less talk of vigorously prosecuting the American war, in spite of Lord North's speech; report that "through the wicked machinations of Dr. Franklin, a very good understanding exists between Ireland and the Rebel Congress. Wishes to be paid the 25 louis d'or promised him by Mr. William Lee, as per enclosed letter copy, 1p.
Franklin to give him a line explaining the delay. A statement of the receipts and expenditures on account of the United States in France. Sends a petition from a German Prince, who wishes his name withheld until an answer is received. Description of the hats, shoes and hose to be purchased for Congress; desires to know what the uniform is to be.
Directing him to apply to the French Court for aid in securing the exchange of Henry Laurens. Similar directions sent to John Jay. Official report of the character and cargo of the prize "James and Thomas" taken by the American ship, "Black Prince" and brought to Morlaix. Desiring information about the clothing for 15, men, which he is getting ready in accordance with the plan of Dr.
Official report of invoicing and sealing the cargo of the British prize, "Camden," taken by the American ship, "Black Princess. Concerning a protection from imprisonment of nine men and one cabin boy on board the "Camden. Sends the testimony concerning the capture of the "James and Thomas" by the "Black Prince. Concerning the proposal of a German Prince to furnish a regiment of soldiers for the American service. Enclosing a letter from Capt. John Manley, now in Mill Prison. Has drawn on M. Le Ray de Chaumont for money. Sends the testimony concerning the capture of the English ship, "Camden," by the "Black Princess.
Business of shipping goods to America; orders of Congress concerning the clothing, conflict with the orders given by Marquis de la Fayette. Indignantly denies that he was in communication with the British Government, while in England; wishes to go to America and share the fate of his countrymen. Franklin to deny the report that his Uncle John Williams was in communication with the British Government while in London. Reported capture of six British transports bound from New york, with provisions for the garrison at Penobscot.
Requesting news of Jacques Materre who sailed from Bordeaux on March 22, , for the United States in order to enter the army. Concerning the shipment of clothing to Rochelle. Joseph Gridley, whose health requires his return. Asks for the receipt for Crown Soap. Certifying to being present at a conversation between Mr. William Pulteney and Dr. Franklin, when the former made proposals for a reconciliation with America. Concerning the terms agreed upon with M. Le Ray de Chaumont for shipping freight to America. Question of duties on goods sent to America.
Desires a letter of recommendation to the President of the Congress for his Uncle John Williams, who is about to sail, stating that he has not been employed by the English King since his commission in America, ten years ago; that he has been in France eighteen months and that Dr. Franklin wishes him to be received by his countrymen.
Desiring to know the whereabouts of a M. Franklin; gave him a commission also, but has heard nothing from him. The high esteem in which he holds both Silas Deane and Dr. Franklin; considers the former a martyr to the cause of America; his own embittering experience as a public officer. Concerning the shipment of supplies at Brest. Report that the State of Maryland had taken some notice of him, as regards the mangement of their funds in England; desires further particulars.
Stating their destitute condition; have receive neither wages nor prize-money; their debts unpaid, and the ship almost ready to sail. Petition to have their wages and prize-money paid in France, rather than in America. Stating what rights the two privateers, the "Monsieur" and "La Grandville" have in the distribution of prizes. News from America; Gen. Sir Henry Clinton has at last appeared in South Carolina.
Fears for the fate of the "Mercury" which bore Dr. The Farmers-General to make an arrangement with the writer concerning duties. Useless to send any more clothing to Brest, until transportation to America can be secured. Asking him to procure the exchange of a solitary English prisoner who was left out of the cartels. Desires a reply to his former letter, enclosing a memorial on the suject of American Indpendence.
Resolution concerning drafts on Dr. Franklin and John Jay. Extract from the Minutes. James Lovell and William Churchill Houston. Discusses ways and means of shipping the supplies for the American army; poor quality of French shoes. Report from Philadelphia tht up to March 18th, General Sir Henry Clinton had done nothing; the American force opposed to him numbered 7, Objecting to the order of the French Government to pay export duties; desires such explanations made as will free him from payment. Kendrick, a prisoner, wishes his board paid so that he may return to America.
Asking for their wages and prize-money and requesting to have their ship sent back to America; begs to know the answer to Dr. Franklin's memorial to the Court of Denmark, concerning the prize-vessels. Pierre Landais is deprived of his command as his offense, as charged, reflects seriously upon his officers. Sending an impudent paper, signed by men of the "Alliance," in which they demand their prize-money and Capt.
Pierre Landais's restoration to his command. Asking to have Capt. Pierre Landais restored to the command of the "Alliance. Enclosing a petition from some French merchants who are charged with giving an erroneous estimate on tobacco shipped to them; desires him to sanction the petition and send it to M. John Paul Jones gone to Paris with news of the revolution on board the "Alliance. Has resumed command of the "Alliance;" sends a copy of his commission to show that he is within his rights; asks for orders concerning the arms on board the "Alliance;" offers to execute any commissions for Dr.
Captain John Paul Jones can regain the "Alliance" only by capture; question of transporting the 4, suits of clothes. Arrival of Marquis de la Fayette in Boston. Concering the correspondence between himself and Mr. John Adams; desires it transmitted to Congress in order that they may judge of Mr. Adams's fitness for his present delicate mission. Concerning certain observations of John Paul Jones, printed in the Gazette of Amsterdam and Leyden, relative to the encounter between the American ships and th English frigates, the "Serapis" and the "Countess of Scarborough;" contradicts many of Jones's statements; condemns his plan of battle and his treatment of the wounded.
No word from Le Ray de Chaumont concerning the purchase of the ship at Bordeaux. Promises to delay drawing bills as much as possible. William Blake of South Carolina, and her children; asking for passports to England for them. Detailed account of loading a ship at l'Orient with a cargo, including saltpetre, destined for America. Question of how to transfer the saltpetre from St. Malo to l'Orient, for shipment on the "Breton.
Samson returned without doing anything. Extravagant ideas about the money to be borrowed in Europe. Ship being loaded as quickly as possible. Desires the return of papers relative to the Spanish snow being recaptured by the "Hercules," Capt. Sends drawings and description of a new wheel for a grist mill, invented by Mr. Spirited account of Gen. Description of a tremendous storm; his vessels unable to proceed to America for some time; the supplies for the United States to be carefully preserved; great courage displayed by the crew; enclosing an account of the storm, by the officers of the "Ariel," 2p.
Anxious to hear of the great ship's arrival at l'Orient. Plan for utilizing the Massachusetts State ship, "Mars," now at Nantes. Desires advice concerning the Portuguese Captain who was taken by Capt. News of John Paul Jones's disaster; this make more goods to be shipped. Question of shipping the saltpetre. News of the check Gen.
Horatio Gates has received. Le Ray de Chaumont's failure to pay his bills imminent; the writer's own credit must be maintained at whatever cost; begs Dr. Franklin to see that all of his notes are promptly honored. Franklin has the gout. The "Mars" soon to be loaded. All difficulties concerning the saltpetre to be removed. Promises to send accounts in a day or two.
Question of the genuineness of certain bills. The heads of the British apparently turned by their sucess in South Carolina and by their acquisition of Gen. Benedict Arnold; seven-eighths of them in favor of continuing the war; belief that the Americans will quarrel with their allies. Invoice of fifty-six pieces of artillery shipped from Bordeaux to l'Orient on Dr. Orders concerning the release and exchange of Henry Laurens. Has lost his position in the Royal Arsenal at Marseilles; anxious to secure work with the army in America. Asking his influence on behalf o fLieurenant-Colonel Antoine Felix Wuibert, of the American army, who has suffered imprisonment and hardship; his appointments never paid him.
Has an unpublished work on the American Revolution, which has been praised by Comte de Vergennes. Franklin a list of questions, and desires permission to publish his answers. Enclosing an order of Congress for the release and exchange of henry Laurens. Concerning a draft drawn by him on Le Ray de Chaumont and protested; money needed by him in case M. Concerning a draft on Dr. Franklin given by him to M. Carier to replace certain drafts on Le Ray de Chaumont. Le Ray de Chaumont approaching bankruptcy; before this occurs advises the purchase from him of a lot of goods ready for America.
The ship at Bordeaux to be forced to go to l'Orient. Information received in a letter from Joseph Wharton, that Col. William Palfrey coming as Consul-General of France. Prisoners captured by the Americans. Desiring to know what answer to make the prisoners who are continually begging to be exchanged. Encloses a letter for M. The ship, "Marquis de la Fayette," not yet at l'Orient. The "Aurora" illegally detained at l'Orient for freight charges.
Glad Le Ray de Chaumont has resumed payment. Concerning the arrest of Mark Anthony, the writer's black servant; encloses certificate of emancipation and asks that application be made to the French Ministers to secure his release. Concerning a convoy for the vessel "Marquis de la Fayette," which will soon be freighted for America.
A consul much needed at Nantes, in order to enlist American seamen in the American service. Concerning his protest against freight duty charged on the cargo of the "Aurora. Accession of Maryland to the Confederation of States. Enclosing extracts from the minutes of Congress, February 27, , and instructing Dr.
Franklin to communicate them to the King of France. Sends a copy of an account received from l'Orient, contradicting the reported mutiny of the Pennsylvania troops, as published by the English. On behalf of the officers and men of the "Alliance," urges the payment of the prize-money due them; the present Commander of the "Alliance," Capt.
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