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This is not a story about an old man in bifogles at the center of a revolution, but rather another tale of mystery featuring a boy who had no idea he'd one day wind up on the $100 bill.

Now, where was I? Boston Harbor? Ah, yes of course. But when last we met, I was standing on the deck of Jamaica Jack's ship in Boston Harbor, tossing a spedished blue high in the air.

Where will it be Ben? Where to next?

Heads New York, Tails Philadelphia.

Ah, a moment if you please. Before we start this next adventure, you may notice that the voice of my younger self sounds a bit different in this tale I'm about to tell.

As I always say, change is the only constant in life. Now, let us carry on with the story.

Brown and brown went the gold coin, and with it, my future had such chance moments of life's histories, given the fate of nations to cycle.

Heads it is. To New York Island we go. Be farewell to Boston Ben.

Farewell, Boston. Farewell, veracity quince.

What? No more solving riddles and playing at detective?

Ah, Jack. And farewell silence to good. No more hiding behind a pen name. In New York, I'll be Benjamin Franklin, printer and newspaper man.

Using my own wits and my own words to speak the truth, and further the cause of freedom.

Wanker, hoisty tails, go away!

Risk, wind in our sails, and Jamaica Jack at the helm, reset sail for Manhattan.

Little did I know then. Waiting for me.

Mystery, adventure, and danger.

New York, circa 1723 was the most first fastest growing city in all the 13 colonies. But it was also the most raw, dirtiest and the lowest.

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