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Benjamin Franklin poem

 Item: 1
Identifier: Mss 777690
Mss 777690

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Description

Poem "Belinda", 3 stanzas, with metrical scansion of first stanza. On verso of letter from John James Doerner, probably written in December 1777, requesting letters of introduction to dignitaries in America, prepatory to launching a mercantile house in Charlestown.

Typed transcribed of first stanza of poem laid in.

Dates

  • 1777

Creator

Language of Materials

In English.

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright on this material has not been evaluated. You are free to use this material in any way that is permitted by copyright that applies to your use.

Extent

1 linear ft. : 1 leaf ; 20 cm

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