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Walter Melville Hyssop
Politician and associate of Cowperwood in legislative matters.
minor
Also known as Hyssop, the Hon. Walter Melville Hyssop, Walter Melville Hyssop, Wally
First appearance: xxxv a political agreement
Walter Melville Hyssop shows up with force in LVIII: A Marauder Upon the Commonwealth. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Described by Cowperwood as dancing to Arneel's tune in the press campaign.
Walter Melville Hyssop first appears in 0034 xxxv a political agreement.
In LVIII: A Marauder Upon the Commonwealth: Described by Cowperwood as dancing to Arneel's tune in the press campaign.
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- Extended Social and Business Network
- Cowperwood's Inner Circle
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- Public Relations and Military Allies
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