Franklin Financial Services (FRAF) 8-K/A Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

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May 28, 2019

Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20549

We have been furnished with a copy of the response to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K for the event that occurred on May 24, 2019, to be filed by our former client, Franklin Financial Services Corporation. We agree with the statements made in response to that Item insofar as they relate to our Firm.

Very truly yours,

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