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Franklin's letter to de Fleury for the medal he earned...
Franklin's letter to de Fleury for the medal he earned...
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November 11, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 11, 1783
* Benjamin Franklin letter
* Francois de Fleury
* De Fleury Medal fame
Page 2 has a letter from France, signed in type by: B. Franklin, in which he congratulates Lt. Col. de Fleury of France for the medal he is being presented for: "...the memory of your fine action at the attack of Stoney Point...". More after the Franklin letter noting others the medal, including Washington & Gates & noting that de Fleury is the first foreigner to be so honored by Congress. The de Fleury Medal is named in his honor.
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
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