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The Education of Henry Adams · Character

John G. Palfrey

Unitarian minister and historian, family acquaintance.

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Also known as Dr. Palfrey, Dr. John G. Palfrey, Palfrey

First appearance: ii boston 1848 1854

John G. Palfrey first appears in 0004 ii boston 1848 1854.

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