Executor's papers of Franklin's estate, [ca. 1790-1798].

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Executor's papers of Franklin's estate, [ca. 1790-1798].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122316287

This collection includes two account books kept by Henry Hill. There are also copies of Benjamin Franklin's will, inventory of the estate (copy), letters relating to claims on the estate, and recordings of receipts and disbursements made. The miscellaneous items include an interesting account with Robert Bass, Franklin's druggist, and a listing of medicine and surgery books belonging to Franklin.

2 v. (50 p.) ; 29 items.

American Philosophical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6681787

American Philosophical Society Library

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Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

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Benjamin Franklin FRS FRSA FRSE (January 17, 1706 [O.S. January 6, 1706] – April 17, 1790) was an American polymath who was active as a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher and political philosopher. Among the leading intellectuals of his time, Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, a drafter and signer of the United States Declaration of Independence, and the first United States postmaster general. As a scientist, he was a major figure in ...

Bass, Robert E.

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Hill, Henry, 1732-1798

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Henry Hill was one of the executors of Benjamin Franklin's estate. From the description of Executor's papers of Franklin's estate, [ca. 1790-1798]. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122316287 ...