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Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790) Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 979 (September 17, 1747)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06670.111 Author/Creator: Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Newspaper Date: 17 September 1747 Pagination: 4 p. ; 31 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Speech by King George II to Parliament regarding the passing of an Act of Grace to reestablish peace throughout the kingdom. Includes Parliament's response. 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
George II, King of Great Britain, 1683-1760

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