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Samuel Slumkey

A parliamentary candidate in Eatanswill.

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Also known as The Honourable Samuel Slumkey, Sam, Mr. Slumkey, Slumkey, Honourable Mr. Samuel Slumkey

First appearance: xxxvi

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With Samuel Pickwick (social): Samuel Slumkey is a parliamentary candidate whom Pickwick briefly supports during the Eatanswill election. With Samuel Pickwick (social): Samuel Slumkey is a parliamentary candidate whom…

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  • Pickwickians and associates
  • Eatanswill party guests
  • Dodson and Fogg clerks
  • Jingle and romantic interests
  • Servants and landladies

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See Samuel Slumkey in xxxvi
See Samuel Slumkey in xxxvi