# Stamford — A Study in Scarlet character guide

> Stamford in A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** young Stamford, Young Stamford

**First appearance:** 0001-i-mr-sherlock-holmes

## Who they are

Former colleague who introduces Watson to Holmes.

## In the story

### [I: Mr. Sherlock Holmes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/chapters/i-mr-sherlock-holmes)

Former dresser under Watson at Barts; introduces Watson to Holmes and provides background on Holmes's character.

### [II: The Science of Deduction](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/chapters/ii-the-science-of-deduction)

Mentioned as having confirmed that Holmes is not studying medicine.

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