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Michael Patterson

Soldier who accompanies Burke on his expedition.

minor

Also known as Michael

First appearance: xxxv crime or calamity

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RGRobert GrantLGLord GlenarvanJPJacques PaganelAPAlexander Patt…LHLady HelenaMPMichael Patterson

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  • Secondary & Encountered Characters
  • Main Search Party
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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