Ben Franklin appointed agent...

Item # 667014

December 19, 1771

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 19, 1771 Inside has a report headed "America" from Philadelphia noting in part: "...Benjamin Franklin, Esq., is appointed Agent for this province at the Court of Great Britain, for the ensuing year."
Other news of the day, mostly European, plus ads as well. Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, great condition.