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Mr. Adams

A business associate and friend of Barnum.

minor

Also known as Adams, old Adams

First appearance: iii in business for myself

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GAGrizzly AdamsMGMrs. General T…RDRev. Dr. E. H.…GTGeneral Tom Th…MWMr. William C.…MAMr. Adams

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse associates and performers
  • Barnum's inner circle

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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