Action of the New Jersey House, Council, and Governor Appointing Benjamin Franklin as Agent (I)
Copy: American Philosophical Society
New Jersey. House of Representatives, Wednesday Dec. 11th. 1771.

Resolved That Doctor Benjamin Franklin be, and he is hereby appointed, Agent of this Colony.

A true Extract from the Votes,

Richd. Smith Clerk of Assembly.

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