Newspaper with the desired Ben Franklin imprint...
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April 17, 1760
PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, April 17, 1760 This is perhaps one of the most famous newspapers of the colonial era, almost entirely because it was printed by Benjamin Franklin as indicated by the imprint at the bottom of the back page which lists him by name, and identifies him as the Postmaster as well: "Printed by B. FRANKLIN, Post-Master, and D. HALL, at the New-Printing-Office, near the Market." Franklin's imprint only appeared in the Pennsylvania Gazette through 1765.
Since this issue was published during the French & Indian War, it is not surprising that the front page has two related Orders, one by General Amherst concerning a list of soldiers who will be deemed deserters if they don't return to their ranks, signed by a name to be more famous in the Revolutionary War: Horatio Gates. The other is signed by John Stanwix.
Inside pages have additional reports concerning the French & Indian War as seen in the photos, including: "A Proclamation" signed in type by: James Hamilton.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine margin not affecting any type, close-trimmed at the top of page 2 affects the top line of European reports, two archival mends inside.
Since this issue was published during the French & Indian War, it is not surprising that the front page has two related Orders, one by General Amherst concerning a list of soldiers who will be deemed deserters if they don't return to their ranks, signed by a name to be more famous in the Revolutionary War: Horatio Gates. The other is signed by John Stanwix.
Inside pages have additional reports concerning the French & Indian War as seen in the photos, including: "A Proclamation" signed in type by: James Hamilton.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine margin not affecting any type, close-trimmed at the top of page 2 affects the top line of European reports, two archival mends inside.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's

















