French Indians materials, Benjamin Franklin Papers
Language: English
Date: 1755-56
Contributor: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Type: Text
Genre: Essays
Extent: 2 items
Description: One item is a memorandum of events leading up to the French and Indian war, in chronological order 1749-1756, written by Franklin in 1756. The other is a compilation of various authors' printed arguments in favor of concerted and vigorous action against the French and Indians, including the suggestion that, if young ladies will withhold their favors from young men until the defeat of the Ohio has been avenged, the young men will show courage.
Collection: Benjamin Franklin Papers Mss.B.F85