John Adams

In what way did Benjamin Franklin's behavior offend Adams according to the biography, John Adams?

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Franklin's inattention to administrative details, overspending and playing on his personal fame offended Adams when he was added to the American delegation, and their earlier friendship was destroyed. Franklin went out of his way to discredit his colleague before Congress, claiming he was out of his mind.

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