The Life of Benjamin Franklin, Illustrated by Tales, Sketches, and Anecdotes

CHAPTER XIII.

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Congress at Albany. Plan for a Union of the Colonies. Arrival of General Braddock. Franklin sent to him by the Assembly. Want of Wagons. Franklin undertakes to procure them. His Advertisement. Anecdote of Braddock. Battle with the Indians. Retreat. 105