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Miss Mendenhall

A young woman courted by a mysterious man.

minor

Also known as Mendenhall

First appearance: a lady from redhorse

Miss Mendenhall shows up with force in Killed at Resaca. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Brayle's beloved, whose letter expressing intolerance for cowardice is found among his effects; she recoils at the blood on the letter.
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HBHerman BrayleJSJerome SearingDHDr. HelbersonCDCaptain Downin…CRCaptain RansomeMMMiss Mendenhall

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  • Supernatural and haunted events
  • Protagonist
  • Feuds, secrets, and tragic fates
  • Union officers' dilemmas

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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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