The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin · Character
Le Veillard
French friend who received a manuscript copy of the autobiography.
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Also known as Monsieur Le Veillard, the Le Veillard
First appearance: The Story of the Autobiography
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Friend of Franklin in Paris to whom a copy of the manuscript was sent; later disclaimed knowledge of the first French edition.
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