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FRANKLIN, Benjamin. Partly printed document signed (“BFranklin”), addressed to David Rittenhouse, Treasurer. Philadelphia, 25th April 1787. 1 p. (6 1/16 x 7 ¾ in.), accomplished in manuscript. Light toning.
SIGNED A MONTH BEFORE THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONGRESS convenes in Philadelphia. Franklin approves a pension authorization for “John Woodhouse, late Lieutenant of the 3rd Regiment of the Pennsylvania line, for the sum of [£34. 9s. 6p.). On May 25 the state delegates to the Congressional Convention began their deliberations which, a few months later, approved the draft of a new Constitution.
SIGNED A MONTH BEFORE THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONGRESS convenes in Philadelphia. Franklin approves a pension authorization for “John Woodhouse, late Lieutenant of the 3rd Regiment of the Pennsylvania line, for the sum of [£34. 9s. 6p.). On May 25 the state delegates to the Congressional Convention began their deliberations which, a few months later, approved the draft of a new Constitution.