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Dr. Buchan

A physician mentioned in the novel.

minor

Also known as Buchan

First appearance: vii the child of the marshalsea

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FDFrederick DorritTATattycoramMMMr. MeaglesMMMrs. MeaglesACArthur ClennamDBDr. Buchan

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