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Henry Fairfield

A Union soldier, friend of Jack Ellyat.

minor

Also known as Hank

First appearance: book i

Henry Fairfield shows up with force in Book III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as marching with the old company back in McClellan's army.
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JEJack EllyatOMOld MistisLWLucy WeatherbyJWJohn WingateCWClay WingateHFHenry Fairfield

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  • Minor and supporting characters
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  • Wingate plantation enslaved characters
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  • Aftermath
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