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James W. Weldon

Mrs. Weldon's husband, a wealthy shipowner in San Francisco.

minor

Also known as James Weldon, Weldon

First appearance: The Pilgrim

James W. Weldon shows up with force in The Pilgrim. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Wealthy Californian shipowner and owner of the Pilgrim, mentioned as having left his family in Auckland due to business.
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In The Pilgrim: Wealthy Californian shipowner and owner of the Pilgrim, mentioned as having left his family in Auckland due to business. Later, in A Happy Reunion: Reunited with his wife and son, expresses gratitude to…

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DSDick SandsCBCousin BenedictJWJack WeldonMWMrs. WeldonHEHerculesJWJames W. Weldon

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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