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Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 to Joseph Smith

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00135 Author/Creator: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 6, 1772 Pagination: 2 p. : free frank ; Height: 33 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

With free frank on address leaf. Letter includes discussion of the Royal family and mentions situation in London.

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Smith, Joseph, fl. 1772

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