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Title: Owen, Owen to Benjamin Franklin, 1783 June 11; Owen, O.. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12269
Description: Owen Owen inquires about the process of moving to America. He asks Benjamin Franklin whether he needs to petition Congress to settle in the United States.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Emigration and immigration--Government policy
Date: 1783-06-11; 2022

Title: Watson, Elkanah to William Temple Franklin, 1783 May 5; Watson, Elkanah, 1758-1842. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26085
Description: Letter from Elkana Watson to William Temple Franklin. Sends bill of articles of dress purchased for him. Comments on the rush of emigrants to America from Great Britain and Ireland.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Finance, Personal--United States; Emigration and immigration--Government policy; Watson, Elkanah, 1758-1842; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1783-05-05; 2022