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Letter from Benjamin Franklin to Francis Child, February 8, 1785
Franklin expanded his already successful printing business by forming partnerships with "young printers of good character." On February 8, 1785, Franklin wrote to Francis Child about forming such a business venture. Franklin would provide the necessary printing type and -- if this agreement proved to be similar to earlier ones Franklin negotiated -- receive a portion of Child's profits. Through such agreements and other profitable ventures, Franklin became one of the wealthiest men in the country. |