Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 to William Smith
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01723 Author/Creator: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 3, 1753 Pagination: 3 p. : address : Height: 33 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy
He has read Smith's "A General Idea of the College of Mirania," and compared his notes on the book with those of Richard Peters. He is enthusiastic about the book. In 1756 Smith headed the reorganization of the Franklin's College and Academy of Philadelphia into the College of Philadelphia.
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