20 June 1776
Howe, Richard Howe, Earl, 1726-1799
Official French copy of Benjamin Franklin-Richard Howe letters [in French]
First letter dated 20 June 1776, written aboard the Eagle off of Sandy Hook, New Jersey, is from Admiral Richard Howe to Benjamin Franklin. Encloses official dispatches (not present) outlining his mission of peace with the colonies. Mentions in his...
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