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

The House taking into Consideration the Necessity of having an Agent for this Colony in Great Britain,

Resolved That Doctor Benjamin Franklin be, and he is hereby appointed Agent for transacting the Affairs of this Colony in Great Britain.

A true Extract from the Votes.

Cha. Pettit, D Clk of the Council

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