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Hugh Poindexter

A white man mentioned in passing.

minor

First appearance: xii another southern product

Hugh Poindexter first appears in 0013 xii another southern product.

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MCMrs. CarteretPOPolly OchiltreeSOSister OliviaMCMajor CarteretDWDr. William Mi…HPHugh Poindexter

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  • Other

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  • Family and community ties
  • Protagonist
  • Wellington's racial hierarchy

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