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Anson Burlingame

American diplomat and friend of Mark Twain.

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Also known as Mr. Anson Burlingame, Mr. Burlingame, Burlingame

First appearance: the autobiography of mark twain

Anson Burlingame shows up with force in Tuesday, February 20, 1906. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Diplomat and statesman whom Twain met in Honolulu; praised for his character and advice.
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In Tuesday, February 20, 1906: Diplomat and statesman whom Twain met in Honolulu; praised for his character and advice.

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