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Colonial Williamsburg Journal

Title Wit, Mirth & Spleen--Remarks concerning the Savages of North America
Issue Volume 35, Number 03 (CWJ, Summer 2013)
Description Having learned the College of William & Mary was founded in part to educate Native American, Franklin delivered these remarks in 1784 at the age of 78 contrasting with subtle humor colonial and Indian society and traditions.
Author Franklin, Benjamin
Pages 73