The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin · Character
James Morris
Pennsylvania assemblyman and deputy postmaster who worked with Franklin.
minor
Also known as Mr. James Morris, Mr. Morris
First appearance: xi interest in public affairs
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Speaker of the Pennsylvania Assembly, named as a commissioner alongside Franklin.
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This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because Franklin transitions from merely recording his personal success…
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Political opponents during the Pennsylvania Assembly disputes over proprietary governance. How this plays out →
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Political opponents during the Pennsylvania Assembly disputes over proprietary governance. How this plays out →
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