The Autobiography of Mark Twain · Character
Samuel E. Moffett
Mark Twain's nephew and journalist.
minor
Also known as Mr. Moffett, Moffett, Sam, Sam Moffett
First appearance: the autobiography of mark twain
Samuel E. Moffett shows up with force in Henry H. Rogers (Continued). The page is where that presence becomes real.
Twain's nephew, a literary man who agreed with the principle of paying debts in full.
Samuel E. Moffett first appears in 0003 the autobiography of mark twain.
In Henry H. Rogers (Continued): Twain's nephew, a literary man who agreed with the principle of paying debts in full.
Later, in The Prophetic Dream: Mark Twain's brother-in-law, with whom Henry and Mark lodged while in port in St. Louis.
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- Family and Household
- Protagonist
- Business and Political Acquaintances
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- Henry H. Rogers (Continued)
- The Prophetic Dream
- Tuesday, March 27, 1906
- Wednesday, March 28, 1906
- Thursday, April 5, 1906
- Orion Clemens Resumed
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