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Franklin made numerous trips to New York City and the colony of New York throughout
his life.
• When he ran away from Boston in 1723, Franklin originally planned to settle
in New York, but discovered that there were no printing jobs to be had in
a city of Dutch merchants.
• In 1742, Franklin sponsored James Parker in a printing venture in New York
City, which proved highly profitable for both men.
• In 1743, Franklin began publishing the New York Gazette as a silent
partner with James Parker.
• In 1747, Franklin traveled to the colony of New York to negotiate with the
New York governor for the sale of cannons to Philadelphia.
• In 1754, Franklin attended a conference in Albany, at
which he presented his Albany Plan—the first plan to unite
the colonies for mutual defense.
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