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October 29, 1767
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Philadelphia, October 15: Receipt of the July 1767 Gentleman's Magazine, featuring a list of books and high praise for Dr. Franklin's examination before the House of Commons on the repeal of the American Stamp Act, highlighting its clarity and insight into American affairs and the minister's conduct.
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PHILADELPHIA, October 15.
Since our last came to hand the Gentleman's Magazine for July 1767, in which there is a list of books, with remarks; and among others Dr Franklin's examination in the House of Commons, relative to the repeal of the American Stamp Act, on which there is the following remark, viz.
FROM this examination of Dr. Franklin the reader may form a clearer and more comprehensive idea of the state and disposition of America, of the expediency or inexpediency of the measure in question, and of the character and conduct of the Minister who proposed it, than from all that has been written upon the subject in newspapers and pamphlets, under the titles of essays, letters, speeches, and considerations, from the first moment of its becoming the object of publick attention until now.
"The questions in general are put with great subtlety and judgment, and they are answered with such deep and familiar knowledge of the subject, such precision and perspicuity, such temper, and yet such spirit, as do the greatest honour to Dr. Franklin, and justify the general opinion of his character and abilities."
Since our last came to hand the Gentleman's Magazine for July 1767, in which there is a list of books, with remarks; and among others Dr Franklin's examination in the House of Commons, relative to the repeal of the American Stamp Act, on which there is the following remark, viz.
FROM this examination of Dr. Franklin the reader may form a clearer and more comprehensive idea of the state and disposition of America, of the expediency or inexpediency of the measure in question, and of the character and conduct of the Minister who proposed it, than from all that has been written upon the subject in newspapers and pamphlets, under the titles of essays, letters, speeches, and considerations, from the first moment of its becoming the object of publick attention until now.
"The questions in general are put with great subtlety and judgment, and they are answered with such deep and familiar knowledge of the subject, such precision and perspicuity, such temper, and yet such spirit, as do the greatest honour to Dr. Franklin, and justify the general opinion of his character and abilities."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Dr Franklin
Stamp Act
Gentlemans Magazine
House Of Commons
American Affairs
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr Franklin
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
October 15
Key Persons
Dr Franklin
Event Details
Receipt of the Gentleman's Magazine for July 1767, containing a list of books with remarks, including praise for Dr Franklin's examination in the House of Commons on the repeal of the American Stamp Act.