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Mr. Symmes

A clergyman who visits Clarissa.

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Also known as Mr. Symmes, Mr. Edward Symmes

First appearance: clarissa

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MGMr. GoddardMHMr. HickmanRLRobert LovelaceJHJames Harlowe …MWMr. WyerleyMSMr. Symmes

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