France acknowledges Independence of United States in 1778, 87.
Francis, Colonel, killed at Battle of Hubbardton, [146].
Franklin, Dr. Benjamin, Christening of, [114]; Matures Plan for Convention at Albany in 1754, [303]; Invents Stove in 1742, Advocates Stamp Act in Congress at Albany in 1754, [461]; Advice to Ingersoll, [466]; Republishes Letters of "Pennsylvania Farmer" in London and Paris, [476]; Chosen Agent for Massachusetts, [493]; Publishes Letters of Hutchinson and others in London, [494]; Summoned before Privy Council-Vow on dismissal as Post-master General, [495]; Visits Dissenters in North of England to enlist them in American Cause, [517]; Sends forth Address to People of England and others, [519]; Sails for America, abandoning all Hope of Reconciliation, [521]; Appointed by Congress Post master General in 1775-Post-office Account-book, [568]; Receives Balance due for Services as Colonial Agent in England-Pays five Hundred Dollars as charitable Donation for Relief of wounded at Lexington and Concord, and Widows and Orphans of the killed, [575].
Franklin, Colonel John, invests Wilkesbarre Fort in 1784.[372] Drives Commissioners from Valley of Wyoming-Arrested for Treason, [375]; Discharged, [376].
Fraser, General, at Battle of Bemis's Heights,[50] Death of,[52] Account of Death of, by Baroness Reidesel-Place of Death of-Last Request of granted,[65] Burial of-Humanity of Americans toward,[66] Burial-place of, 70.
Free-masonry at Morristown, [307].
Freneau. Philip, Quotations from, 37, 43, [533]. 537, [571].
Frey, Major, captured at Siege of Fort Schuyler, [248].
Frontenac. Count Louis, Expedition against Five Nations in 1696, [216].
Frost, Captain, at Darien in 1781, [414].