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President Manning

President of Rhode Island College who knew of Curwen's activities.

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First appearance: ii an antecedent and a horror

President Manning first appears in 0003 ii an antecedent and a horror.

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JMJohn MerrittCACaptain Abraha…JCJoseph CurwenATAnn TillinghastEWEzra WeedenPMPresident Manning

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