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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin · Character

Robert Grace

Ironmaster who helped Franklin with printing equipment.

minor

Also known as Mr. Robert Grace

First appearance: vii beginning business in philadelphia

Robert Grace shows up with force in XII: Defense of the Province. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Early friend; receives model of the Pennsylvania fireplace and casts plates for it.
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BFBenjamin Frank…WFWilliam FranklinHMHugh MeredithSPStephen PottsGWGeorge Whitefi…RGRobert Grace

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