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Sir Edward Holly

A baronet mentioned in the Naval Treaty case.

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Also known as Teddy

First appearance: the naval treaty

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Sir Edward Holly first appears in 0010 the naval treaty.

With Sherlock Holmes (professional): Sir Edward Holly is a client who consults Holmes regarding a complex case involving a missing document. With Sherlock Holmes (professional): Sir Edward Holly is a client who consults Holmes regarding a complex case involving a missing document. With Sherlock Holmes (professional): Sir Edward Holly is a client who consults Holmes regarding a complex case involving a missing document.

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SHSherlock HolmesPPPercy PhelpsCRColonel RossOCOld CunninghamMHMycroft HolmesSESir Edward Holly

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  • Professional
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  • Silver Blaze case
  • Protagonist

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See Sir Edward Holly in the naval treaty
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