William Franklin papers, 1756-1813.

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William Franklin papers, 1756-1813.

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This collection contains the papers of William Franklin, spanning the years 1756 to 1813. Included in the papers are letters, poetry, and other documents. The bulk of the papers are the incoming and outgoing letters belonging to William Franklin, dating from 1765 to 1813. Correspondents include the Board of Trade and Plantations, Abraham Clark, John Hampton, William Strahan, Philip Kearney, the New Jersey General Assembly, the Proprietors of the Western Division of New Jersey, and Jonathan Trumbull. The papers also contain the text of a speech by Franklin, as well as New Jersey Council minutes and pieces of legislation; these items date from 1766 to 1771.

26 items.

New Jersey Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7674810

New Jersey Historical Society Library

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Clark, Abraham, 1726-1794

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Abraham Clark (February 15, 1726 – September 15, 1794) was an American Founding Father, politician, slave owner, and Revolutionary War figure. He was a delegate for New Jersey to the Continental Congress where he signed the Declaration of Independence and later served in the United States House of Representatives in both the Second and Third United States Congress, from March 4, 1791, until his death in 1794. Clark was born in Elizabethtown in the Province of New Jersey. His father, Thomas Cl...

New Jersey. Legislature. General Assembly

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The New Jersey Assembly had similar functions both before and after the American Revolution. In colonial days, the representatives, who were elected by adult white males over the age of 21, were sworn in, and then chose the speaker. The Governor could veto the assembly's choice for speaker but most of the time he gave his approval. To hold a meeting of the Assembly at least two members and the speaker had to be present, however, they needed sixteen votes to enact ordinary legislation and eightee...

Council of Proprietors of the Western Division of New Jersey

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Kearny, Philip, 1733-1798

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Hampton, John, fl. 1756-1813.

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New Jersey Council

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New Jersey. Board of Trade and Plantations.

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Trumbull, Jonathan, 1710-1785

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Governor of Conn. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Lebanon, to Major-General Huntington, 1779 Mar. 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270573362 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Hartford, to Thomas Mumford in Groton, 1781 Aug. 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270573366 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Lebanon, to Major-General Huntington and Captain Mumford, 1779 Jun. 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270573357 ...

Duane, William,

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Bayard, William, 1729-1804

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New York merchant, land owner, and loyalist. From the description of Papers relating to the partition of the Secaucus Common, Bergen County, New Jersey, 1764-1798. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58770782 ...

Strahan, William, 1715-1785

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Epithet: Secretary to Sir P Meadows British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000444.0x000155 William Strahan was a London printer and publisher, member of Parliament, and friend of Benjamin Franklin. From the description of Journals and accounts, 1751-1777. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122589409 From the guide to the William Strahan journals and accounts, 1751-1777, ...

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...