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Samuel

A relative or acquaintance who returns after a long absence.

minor

Also known as The long absent Samuel

First appearance: ix death

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In XII: The Winding Up of the Matter: Marries Frado, deserts her, is revealed to have never been enslaved, and later dies of yellow fever. Later, in Appendix: Referred to as the fugitive slave who marries Frado and…

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  • Other

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  • Frado's Companions & Caretakers
  • Bellmont Household & Associates

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See Samuel in ix death
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