Praise for an end to the war... Praise for Ben Franklin...

Item # 703321

August 09, 1783

THE INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER; OR THE CHRONICLE OF FREEDOM, Philadelphia, Aug. 9, 1783 Page 2 has over half a column is taken up with: "The Address of the Citizens of Philadelphia & the Liberties thereof, to his Excellency the President and Congress of the United States". This address deals with the end of the war with England, one small bit noting: "...we beg leave to assure Congress of the affection of the citizens of Phila. to that union, which has so happily succeeded in accomplishing the freedom and independence of America...".
Two more related letters follow.
A report from London mentions: "...Dr. Franklin is still greatly caressed by the French Ministry. The philosopher is frequently honored with private conferences, on the subject of a Commercial Treaty...that no man is better acquainted with the genius and disposition of his countrymen, the nature of the meridian trade, the general produce of their lands...".
Four pages, never-trimmed margins are wide, some light damp stains at margins, very nice condition.