The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin · Character
Captain Kennedy
British naval officer who assisted Franklin in frontier defense.
minor
Also known as Kennedy
First appearance: xvii franklin s defense of the frontier
Captain Kennedy shows up with force in Albany Plan of Union. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Gentleman of great knowledge in public affairs with whom Franklin discussed his plan in New York.
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