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Dr. John Brown

Scottish physician and author.

minor

Also known as John, John Brown, Dr. Brown

First appearance: the autobiography of mark twain

Dr. John Brown shows up with force in New York, Friday, February 2, 1906. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Physician and author of 'Rab and His Friends,' who was a close friend of the family in Edinburgh and a great friend to baby Susy.
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In New York, Friday, February 2, 1906: Physician and author of 'Rab and His Friends,' who was a close friend of the family in Edinburgh and a great friend to baby Susy. Later, in New York, Monday, February 5, 1906:…

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DJDoctor JohnWBWill BowenSCSusy ClemensLCLivy ClemensFGFrank GoodwinDJDr. John Brown

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  • Nevada and Criminal Connections
  • Family and Household
  • Extended Acquaintances and Cultural Figures

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