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Henry Veeder

A lawyer.

minor

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Henry Veeder shows up with force in Regular Fellows I Have Met. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Lawyer from Chicago, noted for his well-worded briefs that grieve opponents.
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In Regular Fellows I Have Met: Lawyer from Chicago, noted for his well-worded briefs that grieve opponents. Later, in Henry Veeder: A Chicago lawyer celebrated for his well-worded briefs that cause grief to his…

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UNUnknown NarratorJJJohn J. MitchellHVHenry Veeder

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