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April 01, 1762
PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, April 1, 1762  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.
Both pages 1 and 2 have various content on the Invasion of Martinique which was part of the Seven Years War. The American portion was called the French & Indian War.
The front page has an as fort the Pennsylvania hospital seeking someone "...to assist in taking care of the Lunaticks...". Also a reward ad for an escaped indentured servant.
Four pages, archivally strengthened at the spine, very nice, clean condition.