Benjamin Franklin to Daniel Roberdeau, March 6, 1776
Wednesday March 6. 76 Dear Sir The Congress desire a Return to be made to them of the Powder the Committee of Safety have lent them, that it may be…
Daniel Roberdeau was an American Founding Father and merchant residing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the time of the American War of Independence. He represented Pennsylvania from 1777 to 1779 in the Continental Congress, where he signed the Articles of Confederation. Roberdeau served as a brigadier general in the Pennsylvania state militia during the war.
Wednesday March 6. 76 Dear Sir The Congress desire a Return to be made to them of the Powder the Committee of Safety have lent them, that it may be…
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