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By all accounts, Benjamin Franklin was an exceptionally fair and honest man. That would lead us to conclude that his handling of his slaves was no different. That he changed his views of the negro race later in life and became an active proponent for abolition and education of freed slaves also indicates his character in this regard. Having endured indentured servitude himself, Franklin likely had great empathy for those forced into slavery.

Ben Franklin's autobiography is available free of charge for the Kindle/iPhone/iPad from Amazon.com. It is an excellent source of information about Franklin, though it doesn't mention his ownership of slaves.

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