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Ben Franklin is packed & ready to return to America...
Ben Franklin is packed & ready to return to America...
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March 15, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 15, 1783
* Benjamin Franklin's America return
* Post American Revolutionary War
Page 4 includes discussion in the "House of Commons" concerning the "Provincial Corps" which talks also of events from the Revolutionary Wary. A few bits: "...Col. Duncan's corps hd signalized itself greatly at the second battle of Camden under Lord Rawdon. Col. Fanning's regiment had...performed the most distinguished service...It was well known with what gallantry & zeal this regiment behaved at Rhode Island when it was attacked by the Americans; to its conduct on that & many other trying occasions..." and some talk of Col. Tarleton. Also discussion of the: "American Trade Bill".
Page 5 has: "A letter from Paris says that Dr. Franklin is preparing to return home as soon as a gentleman arrives from America to reside at Paris as Ambassador from the United States of America; that he has paid all his Tradesmen's bills, and all his things are packed up ready for his departure." Some talk of events in Vermont as well.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, 9 by 12 inches, very nice condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
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