Encloses an order [not present] of the Board of War regarding coal at Head of Elk and requests that two hundred bushels be sent immediately to Philadelphia "as our Department suffers much for want of that necessary Article."; 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
Richard Bache writes to Benjamin Franklin. He describes the disruption of letters between America and France by the British. Bache describes unsuccessful General Howe's attempts to draw G. Washington into an engagement. He then turns to family matters, telling Franklin that he is bringing his family back to Philadelphia shortly. In part, this decision, he says, is made because Sarah Franklin Bache is pregnant and cannot "be accommodated on this occasion where she is now."; American Philosophical Society
Edmund Burke writes a letter of recommendation for Mr. Harford and Mr. Hill to Benjamin Franklin. He asks that Franklin help Mr. Hill receive the proper paperwork for his business.; American Philosophical Society
Robert Livingston writes to Benjamin Franklin. He sends a letter to be given to the King of France through the Count de Vergennes. Livingston describes what is happening in the war at that moment, including discussions about diplomacy, economy, and other matters.; American Philosophical Society
