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Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790) Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 857 (May 16, 1745)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06670.059 Author/Creator: Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Newspaper Date: 16 May 1745 Pagination: 4 p. ; 30.5 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Mentions the death of Charles VII, Elector of Bavaria and Holy Roman Emperor. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperor, 1697-1745

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