Benjamin Franklin letter to William Strahan, 1746 September 25.

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Benjamin Franklin letter to William Strahan, 1746 September 25.

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Consists of one autograph letter signed by Benjamin Franklin to William Strahan, a London printer, discussing payment of bills and placing an order. Franklin also congratulates Strahan "on the Defeat of Jacobism by your glorious Duke, and the Restoration of Peace and Good Order within the Kingdom" and reports that "a French Fleet of about 30 Sail were lately seen off Cape Sables [Nova Scotia]." The letter is dated 25 September 1746 from Philadelphia.

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Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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Western Reserve Historical Society, Research 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 ...

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, ...