During this time, he had his first letters published under the fictitious name "Silence Dogood.... When he started his autobiography, Franklin was living in England and serving as the diplomat for several states in America. During this time his relationship with the British government was deteriorating. ... When Franklin arrived back in America, the battles of the Revolution were already underway. ... I believe that in writing his autobiography, Franklin was looking for peace during a time of great turmoil. ...

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