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Passages from the Life of a Philosopher · Character

Mr. Murray

Publisher of Babbage's works.

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Also known as Mr. Murray, the late Mr. John Murray, Murray

First appearance: appendix

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HDHumphry DavyMRMr. RogersCBCharles BabbageWWWilliam Wollas…DODuke of Wellin…MMMr. Murray

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See Mr. Murray in appendix