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RefNoMS/597/3/10
Previous numbersMS 599 page 10
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TitleLetter and note from Benjamin Franklin to John Canton
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DescriptionLetter dated Wednesday Nov. 12

'What pass'd at the Society last Thursday night, was chiefly a Motion for an Address to the King, which was agreed to, and a Committee apoonted to make a Draft. The Society adjourn'd to Monday night, to hear the Address and agree upon it, which was also done. On Thursday next at the Meeting we are t be inform'd when it is to be presented. I hope I shall have the Pleasure of seeing you there at this time: & an Sir
Your most obedient
Servant
B Franklin

P.S. I doubt I shall not be ready with the Paper, but have other Reasons for desitring you not to be absent. '

Note dated 'Tuesday'
' M Franklin's Compliments to Mr Canton and requests he would procure for him two more of the long Glass Tubes such as he formerly did him the favour to procure for him. '
Extent1p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionPaper
AccessStatusOpen
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