The Autobiography of Mark Twain · Character

Patrick McAleer

The Clemens family coachman and loyal servant.

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Also known as Patrick, old Patrick

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

Referred to as 'George' in the cigar story; the butler who served the bad cigars.

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In New York, January 12, 1906: Referred to as 'George' in the cigar story; the butler who served the bad cigars. Later, in New York,…

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New York, January 12, 1906
Referred to as 'George' in the cigar story; the butler who served the bad cigars.
New York, February 1, 1906
Family coachman for 36 years, now dying of cancer.
New York, Friday, February 2, 1906
The family coachman, who was among the faithful old friends present during Susy's final illness.
New York, Monday, February 5, 1906
Family coachman; his children received Christmas presents including a sled for Jimmy.
New York, Thursday, February 15, 1906
Young coachman hired by Jervis Langdon for the Clemens household in Buffalo.
Monday, March 5, 1906
Twain's coachman for 25 years, described as a gentleman; his funeral is a central event.

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