# Henry Morton — Clotel character guide

> Henry Morton in Clotel by William Wells Brown.

**Role:** supporting

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

**First appearance:** 0017-xiv-a-free-woman-reduced-to-slavery

## Who they are

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

## In the story

### [IX: The Man of Honour](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clotel_se/chapters/ix-the-man-of-honour)

Young physician from Vermont who purchases Althesa and marries her; refuses to own slaves.

### [XIV: A Free Woman Reduced to Slavery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clotel_se/chapters/xiv-a-free-woman-reduced-to-slavery)

Althesa's affectionate husband who investigates Salome's claims but is unable to prevent her removal.

### [XX: A True Democrat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clotel_se/chapters/xx-a-true-democrat)

Delivers a passionate speech condemning American slavery as despotism and warning of national ruin.

### [Truth Stranger Than Fiction](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clotel_se/chapters/xxiii-truth-stranger-than-fiction)

Dies of yellow fever; his brother discovers that his marriage to Althesa was not legally recognized and that his daughters are slaves.

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