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Emigration to the Colonies
- When
- October 1774
- Where
- departed England for the American colonies, October 1774
Paine left England in October 1774 with Franklin's support.
After being dismissed from the excise service and separating from his wife, Paine emigrated to the American colonies in October 1774. He carried a letter of recommendation from Benjamin Franklin, which facilitated his move and subsequent integration into colonial society.
Sources
- Thomas Paine Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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