# Edward Hutchinson — The Case of Charles Dexter Ward character guide

> Edward Hutchinson in The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by H. P. Lovecraft.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Hutchinson, Mr. Hutchinson

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

## Who they are

A Salem man who was involved with Simon Orne and Joseph Curwen.

## Relationships

### [Charles Dexter Ward](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/charles_dexter_ward)

_social_

Edward Hutchinson is a historical figure and ancestor of Charles, whose records Charles studies during his genealogical research.

## In the story

### [III: A Search and an Evocation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/chapters/iii-a-search-and-an-evocation)

Mentioned as Curwen's close friend in Salem; his library and disappearance are noted.

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