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Benjamin Franklin and "Poor Richard"...
Benjamin Franklin and "Poor Richard"...
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July 12, 1780
PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, July 12, 1780
* Rare Revolutionary War title
* Great masthead engraving for display
* Benjamin Franklin & "Poor Richard"
Under the heading "London" on the front page is an extract of: "...Doctor Franklin's 'Poor Richard's' " in which he says: "Taxes indeed...area heavy; and if those laid on by the government were the only ones we had to pay, we might more easily discharge them; but we have many others, & much more grievous to some of us: We are taxed twice as much by our idleness, three times as much by our pride, and ten times as much by our folly..." with more (see), with another quote from Franklin a bit further on. Much of the front page is taken up with reports on graduation ceremonies at the University of Pennsylvania, held: "On Tuesday the fourth instant, being the Anniversary of American Independence..." with the address to the students noting in part: "...I cannot but congratulate you on this auspicious day, which amidst the confusions and desolations of war...When I stretch my view forward & survey the rising glories of America, the enriching consequences of our determined struggle for liberty..." with more.
Page 2 has a report from London of a captured American ship which included some notable letters, including: "...an account of all the intended military operations of the French this ensuing summer, both in America & in Europe...large quantity of private letters, many of which are from some eminent hands on this side of the British channel. When the news of this event took air...two or three distinguished characters went immediately into the country for the benefit of their health...it will turn out to be very serious." (see).
Page 3 has a report headed "Williamsburgh" concerning a naval battle. Also reports from New London, Fishkill, and Trenton, the latter beginning: "The Commander in Chief requests General Greene and all the officer & men under his command to accept his warmest thanks for the good conduct & gallantry displayed in opposing the enemy in their advance to Springfield the 23rd instant..." and further on: "...Since our last...Major General Dickinson. The enemy having evacuated the state, the General, at the request of his Excellency the Commander in Chief, marched the militia to Elizabeth-town & destroyed those works which the enemy had erected...he dismissed them with great reputation...". Page 3 also has: "A Proclamation" from Penna. for the: "...immediate supply of provisions for the Federal Army...".
Complete in four pages, 15 1/2 by 10 inches with some very lite scattered foxing, irregular at the spine does not cause loss to any mentioned reports, generally in nice condition. The masthead features a relative large engraving which is very handsome, making this a displayable newspaper from the Revolutionary War.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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