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(Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Father Abraham’s speech to a great number of people, at a vendue of merchant-goods; introduced to the publick by Poor Richard, a famous Pennsylvania conjurer, and almanack-maker, in answer to the following questions. Pray, Father Abraham, what think you of the times? Won't these heavy taxes quite ruin the country? How shall we be ever able to pay them? What would you advise us to? To which are added, seven curi- ous pieces of writing. Boston; New-England, Printed and sold by Benjamin Mecom, at the New printing-oflice, opposite to the Old-brick meeting, near the Court-house. Note, very
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