The Papers of Benjamin Franklin, Vol. 40: Volume 40: May 16 Through September 15, 1783 Volume 40

by Benjamin Franklin

The fortieth volume of the collected writings and correspondences of the American statesman, ambassador, and Founding Father Benjamin Franklin

During the period of this volume, the United States of America completed its transformation into a fully recognized independent nation. In May, Franklin and his fellow American peace commissioners John Adams, John Jay, and Henry Laurens recommenced treaty negotiations with their new British counterpart...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300165463
• ISBN13: 9780300165463
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 784 Pages
• Weight: 2.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 6.2" x 8.7"