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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin · Character

Thomas Bond

Physician who co-founded the Pennsylvania Hospital with Franklin.

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Also known as Dr. Thomas Bond, Dr. Bond

First appearance: xiii public services and duties 1749 1753

Thomas Bond shows up with force in XVI: Braddock’s Expedition. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Doctor who, with his brother, proposes a grand firework for the anticipated capture of Fort Duquesne; Franklin's forebodings disappoint him.
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In XVI: Braddock’s Expedition: Doctor who, with his brother, proposes a grand firework for the anticipated capture of Fort Duquesne; Franklin's forebodings disappoint him. Later, in XVII: Franklin’s Defense of the…

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BFBenjamin Frank…PRPoor RichardSWSir William Ke…GBGeneral BraddockTBThomas Bond

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