# Mr. Maclachlan — The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling character guide

> Mr. Maclachlan in The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Henry Fielding.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Maclachlan

**First appearance:** 0001-the-history-of-tom-jones-a-foundling

## Who they are

Scottish officer who befriends Tom in the army.

## In the story

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/ii)

An Irish gentleman lodging next door; he intervenes and clarifies the mistaken identity.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/vi)

Persuades Fitzpatrick to take the coach to Bath and suspects the lady from Chester is Fitzpatrick's wife.

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