Ezra Stiles: Memoir and Conjecture
AD (draft): Yale University Library
May 1 1769.
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Q. |
How came Dr. Benja. Franklin to procure several
Doctorates |
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1. |
He was born in Boston in New England, and educated a |
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2. |
Removing to Philad[elphi]a in Disgust about the printing
office |
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3. |
His real Idea has been coalition of all parties, being true
Friend |
Events produced by principles.
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1. |
In March 1765 at Time passing Stamp Act, and when he
forsaw |
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2. |
After repeal and still doubtful period, tho’ rather
prospect Loss |
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3. |
In 1768, Dr. Rogers Diploma procured also by him New
York. |
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4. |
They pleased all New England Cong[regationalists] and
whole |
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