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Uncle Paul

An elderly enslaved man on the Wingate plantation.

minor

Also known as old Uncle Paul

First appearance: book ii

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  • Minor and supporting characters
  • Union and Southern civilians
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  • Escalation
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  • Aftermath
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See Uncle Paul in book ii