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The Autobiography of Mark Twain · Character

Henry C. Robinson

Governor of Connecticut, friend of Twain.

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Also known as Henry, Harry

First appearance: the autobiography of mark twain

Henry C. Robinson shows up with force in New York, January 12, 1906. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Governor and club member; described as a brilliant and eloquent speaker who always closed with piety.
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In New York, January 12, 1906: Governor and club member; described as a brilliant and eloquent speaker who always closed with piety. Later, in New York, Wednesday, January 24, 1906: Present at the billiard game; argued…

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CDCharles DickensTBThomas Bailey …HCHenry C. Robinson

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