The Works of Benjamin Franklin: Containing Several Political and Historical Tracts Not Included in Any Former Ed., and Many Letters Official and Private, Not Hitherto Published; with Notes and a Life of the Author, Band 1Hillard, Gray,, 1840 - 612 Seiten |
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... present edition . The autobiography of Dr. Franklin , as he wrote it , first appeared in his grandson's edition . Many other valuable papers , particularly his official corre- spondence during his residence in France and nu- merous ...
... present edition . The autobiography of Dr. Franklin , as he wrote it , first appeared in his grandson's edition . Many other valuable papers , particularly his official corre- spondence during his residence in France and nu- merous ...
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... present work . In short , no printed paper has been omitted , which is known to have been written by Franklin . The Editor has been fortunate , also , in obtaining manuscript materials . His researches , as well in the xii PREFACE .
... present work . In short , no printed paper has been omitted , which is known to have been written by Franklin . The Editor has been fortunate , also , in obtaining manuscript materials . His researches , as well in the xii PREFACE .
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... present- ed it to a Mr. Thompson , who sent it to the King , with an explanation of the particulars , the substance of which is here given . The original papers are bound in a volume , and a copy of the whole was procured in the King's ...
... present- ed it to a Mr. Thompson , who sent it to the King , with an explanation of the particulars , the substance of which is here given . The original papers are bound in a volume , and a copy of the whole was procured in the King's ...
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... present a Pe- tition to the King , and to act in England as an Agent for Penn- sylvania . Meets Lord Loudoun in New York . - Anecdotes illus- trating his Character . Sails from New York . - Incidents of the Voyage . Arrives in England ...
... present a Pe- tition to the King , and to act in England as an Agent for Penn- sylvania . Meets Lord Loudoun in New York . - Anecdotes illus- trating his Character . Sails from New York . - Incidents of the Voyage . Arrives in England ...
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... present opinions . Modest and sensible men , who do not love disputation , will leave you undisturbed in the possession of your errors . In adopting such a manner , you can seldom expect to please your hearers , or obtain the ...
... present opinions . Modest and sensible men , who do not love disputation , will leave you undisturbed in the possession of your errors . In adopting such a manner , you can seldom expect to please your hearers , or obtain the ...
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