Letter
Alexander Small to Benjamin Franklin, June 18, 1764
[ c. 1764] 4 I have just recollected that in one of our great storms of lightning, I saw an appearance, which I never observed before, nor ever heard described.…
[ c. 1764] 4 I have just recollected that in one of our great storms of lightning, I saw an appearance, which I never observed before, nor ever heard described.…
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