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Crosby

A Birmingham button-maker whose product becomes a clue.

minor

Also known as Crosby of Birmingham

First appearance: xxxvii the brass button by crosby birmingham

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AFArchibald FloydJCJames ConyersEPEliza ProdderJMJohn MellishMHMatthew HarrisonCRCrosby

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