<P> Beginning in August 1788 when Franklin had returned to Philadelphia, the author says he will not be able to utilize his papers as much as he had expected, since many were lost in the recent Revolutionary War . He has, however, found and quotes a couple of his writings from the 1730s that survived . One is the "Substance of an intended Creed" consisting of what he then considered to be the "Essentials" of all religions . He had intended this as a basis for a projected sect but, Franklin says, did not pursue the project . </P> <P> In 1732, Franklin first publishes his Poor Richard's Almanac, which becomes very successful . He also continues his profitable newspaper . In 1734, a preacher named Rev. Samuel Hemphill arrives from County Tyrone Ireland; Franklin supports him and writes pamphlets on his behalf . However, someone finds out that Hemphill has been plagiarizing portions of his sermons from others, although Franklin rationalizes this by saying he would rather hear good sermons taken from others than poor sermons of the man's own composition . </P> <P> Franklin studies languages, reconciles with his brother James, and loses a four - year - old son to smallpox. Franklin's club, the Junto, grows and breaks up into subordinate clubs . Franklin becomes Clerk of the General Assembly in 1736, and the following year becomes Comptroller to the Postmaster General, which makes it easier to get reports and fulfill subscriptions for his newspaper . He proposes improvements to the city' watch and fire prevention regulations . </P> <P> The famed preacher George Whitefield arrives in 1739, and despite significant differences in their religious beliefs, Franklin assists Whitefield by printing his sermons and journals and lodging him in his house . As Franklin continues to succeed, he provides the capital for several of his workers to start printing houses of their own in other colonies . He makes further proposals for the public good, including some for the defense of Pennsylvania, which cause him to contend with the pacifist position of the Quakers . </P>

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