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The Silence Dogood letters written by Franklin were destroyed by Franklin's brother, who had been deceived by his younger brother in believing the letters had been authored by a widow named Silence Dogood. Upon learning of their true authorship, James Franklin became angry and burned the originals in protest. He could not, however, burn each and every copy of the New England Current, thus we have the original text of the letters, but not the originals themselves. In the film " National Treasure", it appears as if the originals are kept in The Franklin institute in Philadelphia, but a call to the Institute would confirm that, no, they do not have them.
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∙ 12y agoThe Original Silence Dogood letters are no longer extant, as Benjamin Franklin's brother , upon finding that they were, in fact, authored by his younger brother, burned them. He could not, however, burn each and every copy of the Currant, in which they were published. Thus, we have the actual text, but not the original hand written letters as produced by Benj Franklin
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Who was Silence Dogood?
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklins middle name?
benjiman franklins full name is Benjamin josiah Franklin.
Why did the day of silence begin?
The "day of silence" was thought of when gays, lesbians, transgender and bisexual people were being bullied and till this day these people are still living each day in terror. Be the better person and stop the silence, and stop the madness!
When is the day of silence in 2009?
The National Day of Silence to bring attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender name-calling, bullying and harassment is Friday April 17. http://www.dayofsilence.org
Who is the national president of the Sons of Silence MC?
terry and nick the vp
Who wrote the silence dogood letters?
ben Franklin
Who was actually Silent dogood that had penned letters to the paper?
Silence Dogood was a pseudonym of Benjamin Franklin's.
Why were the Dogood Letters made?
The Silence Dogood letters were written by a young Benjamin Franklin. The letters were written under the name Ms. Silence Dogood because prior to this time, 16 year old Benjamin Franklin was unable to get his work published.
Who is Silence Dogood in national treasures?
"Silence Dogood" is a fictional character created by Benjamin Franklin who used this pseudonym to get his letters published in 1722 in the New England Courant newspaper . You can refer to the related link below to read 'her' letters .
What was the purpose of the silence dogood letters?
The purpose what to make all you little kids ask these questions.
Who was Silence Dogood?
Benjamin Franklin
As a boy franklin used a pen name of silincr?
When Benjamin Franklin was 16 and apprenticed to his brother the printer, he used the pseudonym of Silence Dogood to send letters to his brother's paper, "The Courant." His brother published 15 of "Mrs. Dogood's" letters.
The Silence Dogood Riddle?
=i dont care!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!=
What were Benjamin Franklin's letters under the name when they were in his brother's newspaper collium?
Silence Dogood, a widow. If you've seen National Treasure (number one) one of the clues is/leads them to the letters.
What name did Benjamin Franklin pose under when he wrote the letters to his brothers newspaper?
Since his brother wouldn't let him write in the newspaper he sent a series of letters.
In the movie national treasure what other name is Benjamin Franklin referred to as during the treasure hunt?
Silence Dogood was the name he used to write the letters. is that the answer you are looking for
Why did Benjamin Franklin make up Mrs Silence Dogood?
he made up the name, Mrs.Silence Dogood, so that he could write for his brothers newspaper
