# John Smith — The Black Gang character guide

> John Smith in The Black Gang by H. C. McNeile.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0000-i-in-which-things-happen-near-barking-creek

## Who they are

A generic name used as an alias or minor character.

## In the story

### [VI: In Which an Effusion Is Sent to the Newspapers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_gang_se/chapters/vi-in-which-an-effusion-is-sent-to-the-newspapers)

A commission agent summoned by Zadowa to report on the Sheffield events, revealing the disappearance of Delmorlick and others.

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