der the door at his brothers print shop. These tales published in the Franklin newspaper received much attention. No one suspected that a sixteen-year-old boy could write such great writings. When his true identity was revealed James was jealous and they came to physical blows on each other. The two brothers could no longer keep their work together as master and apprentice.
Benjamin got his chance to leave in 1723, with his close friend John Collins they began a journey. After a short stay in New York they arrive
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