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Synopsis
In General Benjamin Franklin, the narrative unfolds in the stately mansion of Robert Hunter Morris, the colonial governor of Pennsylvania. The episode begins with a letter from the governor summoning Benjamin Franklin to meet General Edward Braddock, who is tasked with leading British forces against the French and their Indian allies. The atmosphere is tense as the threat of war looms over Pennsylvania, and Franklin's reputation as a thinker and leader is put to the test.
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