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Sergeant Williamson

An old soldier in a Civil War story.

minor

Also known as old Sergeant Williamson

First appearance: rebel raider

Sergeant Williamson shows up with force in Dearest. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Colonel Hampton's loyal Negro servant who senses the presence of 'Dearest' and associates it with a feeling of blessedness.
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JSJohn Singleton…ECEdward ChalmersMFMajor Fred Ben…RNRalph N. Prest…CPClaire PeltonSWSergeant Williamson

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  • Other

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  • Time Machine Inventors
  • Protagonist
  • Time Travel Agents

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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