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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin · Character

Captain Kennedy

British naval officer who assisted Franklin in frontier defense.

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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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