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Carleton

British General Guy Carleton, governor of Quebec during the American Revolution.

minor

Also known as General Sir Guy Carleton, General Carleton

First appearance: book v

Carleton shows up with force in Book VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Implied as responsible for arming savage hordes.
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