# Captain Abraham Whipple — The Case of Charles Dexter Ward character guide

> Captain Abraham Whipple in The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by H. P. Lovecraft.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Captain Whipple, robust old Captain Whipple, poor old Whipple

**First appearance:** 0003-ii-an-antecedent-and-a-horror

## Who they are

An old sea captain who provides information about Curwen's past activities.

## Relationships

### [Joseph Curwen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/joseph_curwen)

_rivalry_

Captain Whipple led the 18th-century raid on Curwen's farm, opposing his necromantic activities.

### [Ezra Weeden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/ezra_weeden)

_friendship_

Captain Whipple and Ezra Weeden were allies in the 18th-century effort to stop Joseph Curwen's necromantic experiments.

## In the story

### [II: An Antecedent and a Horror](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/chapters/ii-an-antecedent-and-a-horror)

Led the mob that burned the Gaspee and was involved in the raid on Curwen; later mutters cryptic remarks about Curwen's death.

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