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Josiah Scroome

A lawyer involved in the Scrobby trial.

minor

Also known as Mr. Josiah Scroome

First appearance: lxix scrobby s trial

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MMMr. MastersMRMr. RuncimanCBCaptain Batter…MMMary MastersSGSir George Pen…JSJosiah Scroome

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