Is it true Benjamin Franklin was romantically involved with both Margaret Stevenson and her daughter?

by Adroggs

I read conflicting sources on Benjamin Franklin's relationship with Margaret Stevenson some saying he was romantically involved with both of them and other sources saying it was platonic. So which one is it?

UnformedStorm26

From what I have read, it seems as though he was romantically involved with Margaret, with maybe some sexual activity occurring, however, it has been stated that there wasn’t a great amount of emotional value in their relationship. Polly, on the other hand, was a student of Franklin during his extended periods of residency, and the two would flirt constantly with each other. There was even a sketch that was drawn of the Franklin and, presumably, Polly kissing in the flat. Polly was even there next to Franklin on his deathbed in 1790, traveling from London. So I conclude that Franklin was romantically involved with both Margaret and Polly Stevenson.