FO-From Benjamin Franklin to John Canton, 25 August 1769.md

FO-From Benjamin Franklin to John Canton, 25 August 1769

2 reprints from 1769-08-25 to 1898-03-24

FO-From Benjamin Franklin to John Canton, 25 August 1769

by Franklin, Benjamin

From unknown source

1769-08-25

r Craven street, Aug. 25. 1769 When I was at Paris about 10 Days since, I was told that a Comet was then visible with a Tail of considerable Length. If it has not been yet observed or heard of here, perhaps this little Notice may be agreable to you. I return’d but last Night, I hope you and yours are well; being very sincerely Your affectionate Friend and Servant B Franklin I think it was said to be in some Part of the Bull, and in its Progress towards the Sun. M. Monnier discover’d and observ’d it.

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From The Nation 1865-2014

1898-03-24 · New York City, New York

CRAVEN STREET, Aug. 25, 1769. Dear SiR, When I was at Paris about 10 Days since, I was told that a Comet was then visible with a Tail of considerable Length. If it has not been yet observed or heard of here, perhaps this little Notice may be agreable to you. I return’d but last Night, I hope you and yours are well, being very sincerely Your affectionate Friend and Servant (Signed) B. FRANKLIN. I think it was said to be in some Part of the Bull, and in ‘ts Progress towards the Sun. M. Monnier discover’d and observ’d it.

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