The Life of Benjamin Franklin: Written by Himself. Now First Edited from Original Manuscripts and from His Printed Correspondence and Other Writings, Volume 2J. B. Lippincott Company, 1905 |
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... to the ministry . A copy of it was afterwards transmitted to Lord Kames . It was dated April 11th , 1767 , and may be found in vol . i . p . 514 . then at the head of that Board , took up 28 [ ÆT . 62 . PAPER CURRENCY .
... to the ministry . A copy of it was afterwards transmitted to Lord Kames . It was dated April 11th , 1767 , and may be found in vol . i . p . 514 . then at the head of that Board , took up 28 [ ÆT . 62 . PAPER CURRENCY .
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... copy was put into the merchants ' hands of Lord Hillsborough's report , by which it was supposed they might be convinced , that such an application would be wrong . They desired my sentiments on it , which I gave in the paper I send you ...
... copy was put into the merchants ' hands of Lord Hillsborough's report , by which it was supposed they might be convinced , that such an application would be wrong . They desired my sentiments on it , which I gave in the paper I send you ...
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... copies of the late edition of my books , for my friends in Scotland . One is directed for you , and one for your Society , which I beg that you and they would accept as a small mark of my respect . Το Samuel The Parliament remain fixed ...
... copies of the late edition of my books , for my friends in Scotland . One is directed for you , and one for your Society , which I beg that you and they would accept as a small mark of my respect . Το Samuel The Parliament remain fixed ...
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... Copies of the letters in that collection have been procured for this work , and the above letter is one of the number . Hence the complimentary para- graph , intended only for a private friend , was seen by the King five years too , is ...
... Copies of the letters in that collection have been procured for this work , and the above letter is one of the number . Hence the complimentary para- graph , intended only for a private friend , was seen by the King five years too , is ...
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... copy of the notes taken of Mr. Pownall's speech , which I send you , believing it will be agreeable to you and some other of our friends to see them . You will observe in some parts of it the language a member of Parliament is obliged ...
... copy of the notes taken of Mr. Pownall's speech , which I send you , believing it will be agreeable to you and some other of our friends to see them . You will observe in some parts of it the language a member of Parliament is obliged ...
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