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The Education of Henry Adams · Character

James M. Mason

Confederate diplomat to Britain during the Civil War.

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Also known as Mason, Mr. Mason, Possibly Mason, Mr. James M. Mason

First appearance: ix foes or friends 1862

James M. Mason first appears in 0011 ix foes or friends 1862.

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