Benjamin Franklin — The Complete Works, In Philosophy, Politics, And Morals, Of The Late Dr. Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin
The Complete Works, In Philosophy, Politics, And Morals, Of The Late Dr. Benjamin Franklin
Volume II
PAPERS ON SUBJECTS OF GENERAL POLITICS.
Political Fragments, supposed either to be written by Dr. Franklin, or to contain Sentiments nearly allied to his own[85].
FOOTNOTE:

FOOTNOTE:

[85] The political fragments, which are here presented to the reader, were gathered up from the notes, annexed to a pamphlet called The Principles of Trade, printed for Brotherton and Sewel, London, 1774, second edition.—The writer of this work speaks of assistance lent to him, in the following passage in his preface: "Some very respectable friends have indulged me with their ideas and opinions. It is with the greatest pleasure we, in this second edition, most gratefully acknowledge the favour; and must add, that should the public hold this performance in any estimation, no small share belongs to those friends." Our author is one of the respectable friends here alluded to. B. V.