Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1769.

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Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1769.

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Petition to William Franklin as Governor and to the Representatives of the General Assembly of New Jersey, convened 10 October 1769. Asks that a law be passed that no one be permitted to practice medicine "without being properly qualified and licenced." Signed by 17 inhabitants of Freehold in Monmouth County. There is a wrapper indicating that the petition was first read on 2 November 1769.

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Franklin, William, 1731-1813

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William Franklin was born in 1731, the illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin; his mother's identity is unknown. Prime Minister, Lord Bute, named William Franklin to the position of Royal Governor of New Jersey when the office became available in 1762. At first, Franklin was greeted in New Jersey with trepidation, as it was assumed that his famous father had obtained the office for him. In contrast to the low expectations of him, William Franklin became one of the most effective royal governors N...

Freehold (N.J.). Citizens.

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