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Mr. Skeggs

A keeper at the slave warehouse in New Orleans.

minor

Also known as the worthy Mr. Skeggs

First appearance: volume ii xxx the slave warehouse

See Mr. Skeggs in volume ii xxx the slave warehouseBook page

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EMEmilyMSMarie St. ClareESEva St. ClareASAlfred St. ClareADAdolphMSMr. Skeggs

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Character groups

  • Diverse minor characters and slave traders
  • St. Clare household and Shelby family
  • St. Clare relatives and abused boy

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