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The Matrimonial Misadventures of John Beedle
From the Portland Advertiser a humorous frontier tale follows John Beedle as he narrates his chaotic courtship and misadventures with multiple women. He frets over Sally Jones and Hannah Peabody, schemes to wed, dodges Captain Peabody’s wrath, and enlists the help of Dr. Dingley and Squire Darling before a hurried ceremony confirms his marriage to Hannah.
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John Reedle
Sally Jones
Ani
Squire's
Sally
John
Joe Bowers
Tellie
Mr. Beedie
Patty Bean
Huldali Hormbeam
Tso
Huldah
Deacon Carpenter
Squire Jones
Dingley
Ioma
Hannah Peabody
Mrs. Peabddy
Hannah
Pol Partridge
Jack Robison
Jack
Sal—Hanash
Captain Peabody
Molly
Doctor Dingley
Aunt Molly
Jobo
Eays
Capt. Peabody
Teva
Capisin Peabody
Johnny Beedle
Sour Tery
Syria
Cap
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Peabody
Portland
Squire Darling
Joseph Morey
Meeen-house
L Awyer
Aew
Toamealam Bang
Jack Darling
Joe, Morey
Peter Scamp
Bax
Nor-West
Squire
Dr. Dingley
Partic
Lars Jeave
Mr. Beedle
Capt
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