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The Autobiography of Mark Twain · Character

Charles J. Langdon

Livy's brother, a friend of Mark Twain.

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Also known as Charley Langdon, Charley, young Charley Langdon

First appearance: the autobiography of mark twain

Charles J. Langdon shows up with force in New York, Tuesday, February 13, 1906. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Referred to as Uncle Charlie, who introduced Mark Twain to Livy Langdon.
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In New York, Tuesday, February 13, 1906: Referred to as Uncle Charlie, who introduced Mark Twain to Livy Langdon.

Later, in New York, Wednesday, February 14, 1906: Invites Twain to stay; falls from the wagon with Twain.

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JTJoe TwichellJLJervis LangdonLCLivy ClemensJLJane Lampton C…SCSusy ClemensCJCharles J. Langdon

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  • Livy's Family
  • Family and Household

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