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Zephaniah Scadder

A dishonest American land agent who sells Martin worthless property.

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Also known as Scadder, Mr. Scadder, Zephaniah Scadder

First appearance: xxxi

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CKCaptain KedgickEPElijah PogramACAnthony Chuzzl…SPSeth PecksniffAMAugustus ModdleZSZephaniah Scadder

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  • Extended Cast and Servants
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See Zephaniah Scadder in xxxi