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Hand-addressed and free franked mailing panel, 7.25 x 5, addressed by Franklin to "Mr. Jonathan Williams, Merch't, Boston," and franked in the lower left, "Free, B. Franklin." Annotated in the right margin with the date, "June 11, 1763." In very good to fine condition, with light staining, soiling, and edge loss, none of which affects the signature. Williams was a prosperous Boston merchant and patriot of the American Revolution who was married to Franklin's niece (Grace Harris Williams, the daughter of Benjamin Franklin's sister Anne). His son of the same name would later pursue scientific experiments with Franklin in Philadelphia. An intriguing association piece and most desirable early American autograph.
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