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Mr. Lammeter

Father of Nancy and Priscilla, a proud landowner.

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Also known as the Mr. Lammeter, young Mr. Lammeter, old Mr. Lammeter

First appearance: part i v

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In Chapter VI: Mentioned in Mr. Macey's story as the son of the original Mr. Lammeter who married Miss Osgood; his cows are also a topic of conversation. Later, in Chapter XVII: The old gentleman discusses poor-rates…

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See Mr. Lammeter in part i v

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GCGodfrey CassSCSquire CassNLNancy LammeterDCDunstan CassDWDolly WinthropMLMr. Lammeter

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See Mr. Lammeter in part i v