1841 document is about Benjamin Franklin’s printing press For Sale

For sale hard to findplate print very old lettergood condition, nice to have for the collection or can be a great gift
from the research :Historical sources identify John B. Murray of New York as the person who acquired the press in 1841 and brought it to America. The press is now in the Smithsonian’s collection. The museum records a November 1841 plaque documenting its presentation to Murray by Harrild & Sons of London. This gives your document a specific, verifiable historical connection.

What does your document say?

In plain English, Murray claims:

• Edward Norgrove, Samuel Hine, and a third man whose surname appears to be “Oxekelly” worked at the London printing office where Franklin had worked in 1725–1726.
• They were present when Franklin later revisited and identified the press as one he had used as a journeyman.
• Those men supplied that information to J. L. Cox, whose certificate was reportedly attached.
• William Vaughan, at 70 Fenchurch Street, London, also believed it was the same press and provided a supporting I can determineTitle“The Franklin Printing Press. Proof of its Identity.”Named author/signatoryJohn B. Murray, the American associated with acquiring the Franklin press in England.DateThe bottom appears to read Liverpool, 25th October 1841. The final digit is ambiguous in the photograph and could be mistaken for a 4; 1841 fits the documented events particularly well.Document typeA statement supporting the press’s provenance, rather than an ordinary personal letter.Original handwriting?It depicts handwriting throughout, but original pen-and-ink versus reproduced handwriting remains unconfirmed.