# Samuel Vernon — The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin character guide

> Samuel Vernon in The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Vernon, Mr. Vernon

**First appearance:** 0007-iv-first-visit-to-boston

## Who they are

Friend from Boston who lent Franklin money for his London trip.

## Relationships

### [John Collins](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/franklin_autobiography_se/characters/john_collins)

_friendship_

Collins borrowed money from Vernon on Franklin's behalf, leading to a debt that strained their relations.

### [Andrew Hamilton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/franklin_autobiography_se/characters/andrew_hamilton)

_professional_

Hamilton, a prominent lawyer, handled legal matters for Vernon, a merchant and Franklin's early patron.

## In the story

### [IV: First Visit to Boston](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/franklin_autobiography_se/chapters/iv-first-visit-to-boston)

A friend of Franklin's brother John, who entrusts Franklin with collecting about thirty-five pounds in Pennsylvania, which Franklin later misuses.

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