Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais letter
Mss 779163
Collection
Identifier: Mss 779163
Description
Letter from Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais in Paris, France to Benjamin Franklin telling him that he regrets that the machinations of Mr. Lee has caused him to diminish the performance of his duties and assures Franklin of his esteem; offers to send parcels to America on ships about to leave for Virginia.
Dates
- 1779-02-13
Creator
Language of Materials
In English.
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright on this material has not been evaluated. You are free to use this material in any way that is permitted by copyright that applies to your use.
Extent
.01 linear ft. (1 envelope) : 1 leaf; holograph signed ; 23 cm.
General
1. Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792, 2. United States-History-Revolution, 1775-1783-Foreign participation, United States-Foreign relations-Revolution, 1775-1783, I. Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Creator
- Beaumarchais, Pierre Augustin Caron de, 1732-1798 (Person)
- Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Recipient, Person)
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