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Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790) Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 969 (July 9, 1747)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06670.101 Author/Creator: Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Newspaper Date: 9 July 1747 Pagination: 4 p. ; 31 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Proclamation by the President and Council of the province of Pennsylvania adopting maritime laws regarding national security. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

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