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Mother Bickerdyke
A historical Union nurse, appears briefly in hospital scenes.
minor
Also known as Mother, Old Mother Bickerdyke
First appearance: book v
Mother Bickerdyke first appears in 0009 book v.
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- Wingate plantation enslaved characters
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