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5 November 1747

Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790)

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 986 (November 5, 1747)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Book review of "Barclay's Apology." Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

GLC06670.118

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