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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin · Character

Stephen Potts

A workman in Keimer's printing house, later a friend of Franklin.

minor

Also known as Potts

First appearance: vii beginning business in philadelphia

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SKSamuel KeimerJCJohn CollinsHMHugh MeredithWFWilliam FranklinRGRobert GraceSPStephen Potts

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  • Other

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  • Extended Network and Collaborators
  • Rivals and Adversaries
  • Childhood and Financial Ties

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