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General Baird

Historical figure mentioned in connection with the Moonstone's origin.

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First appearance: Prologue

General Baird shows up with force in Prologue. The page is where that presence becomes real.

General Baird leads the British assault on Seringapatam and is mentioned as the commanding officer during the storming.
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In Prologue: General Baird leads the British assault on Seringapatam and is mentioned as the commanding officer during the storming. Later, in I: Commanded the storming of Seringapatam, the event central to the…

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  • Escalation
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  • Aftermath
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