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16 Oct. 1779

Original paper slip text:16 Oct. 1779.

Philadelphia,

Original paper slip text:Philadelphia

Samuel Huntington

Original paper slip text:Samuel Huntington, President of Congress,

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Benjamin Franklin

Original paper slip text:Benjamin Franklin

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3 p.
  • Franklin Papers, 2d ser., 3:561
  • Informs BF that JA has been appointed to negotiate peace treaty with Great Britain.

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From the collection: Benjamin Franklin Papers, 1st ser.

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