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Ben Franklin in Paris...
Ben Franklin in Paris...
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June 14, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 14, 1777 A report from Paris begins: "Thursday last Dr. Franklin had an interview with Lord Stormont; the conversation lasted three hours..." and a bit further down is mention that "...an American privateer bound to Boston...had a packet of letters on board from Dr. Franklin for the Congress. These letters are said to contain assurances that the Court of France are no ways in a temper to break with Great Britain...". Bkpg. mention of trouble with Indians, and mention that Gen. Carleton is within 40 miles of Ticonderoga, which is commanded by General Wayne. Other reports as well. Great condition, 8 pages.
Category: Revolutionary War
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