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Henry Morton

A young Vermont doctor newly arrived in New Orleans who marries Althesa and dares to love across the color line.

supporting

Also known as Morton, Harry, James Morton, Mrs. Morton, Dr. Morton

First appearance: XIV: A Free Woman Reduced to Slavery

As a supporting figure in Clotel, Henry Morton is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Young physician from Vermont who purchases Althesa and marries her; refuses to own slaves.
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In IX: The Man of Honour: Young physician from Vermont who purchases Althesa and marries her; refuses to own slaves. Later, in XIV: A Free Woman Reduced to Slavery: Althesa's affectionate husband who investigates…

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ALAlthesaCLClotelGCGeorgiana Carl…MCMr. CarltonSASalomeHMHenry Morton

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Abolitionist allies
  • Sold and separated family
  • Protagonist
  • Diverse supporting characters

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See Henry Morton in XIV: A Free Woman Reduced to Slavery