Charles-Joseph Panckoucke to Benjamin Franklin, November 14, 1782
14. 9bre. 1782. Panckoucke Présente tous Ses respects à monsieur francklin, et Lui envoye La Lettre cy jointe. 7 M. franklin à passÿ.
Benjamin Franklin was an American polymath: a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher and political philosopher. Among the most influential intellectuals of his time, Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States; a drafter and signer of the Declaration of Independence; and the first postmaster general.
14. 9bre. 1782. Panckoucke Présente tous Ses respects à monsieur francklin, et Lui envoye La Lettre cy jointe. 7 M. franklin à passÿ.
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