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Delmonico

A famous New York restaurateur referenced in a story about the Virginian's travels.

minor

Also known as Lorenzo Delmonico, Lorenzo

First appearance: xxxiv to fit her finger

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EDEdwardTVThe VirginianTRTrampasCCColonel Cyrus …GTGeorgie TaylorDEDelmonico

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