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December 19, 1771

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 19, 1771 

* Benjamin Franklin appointed agent
* Pennsylvania Assembly in London


Page 4 begins with 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, some foxing, good condition.

Item from Catalog 353 (released for April 2025)

Category: The 1600's and 1700's