# Governor Waltham — An American Tragedy character guide

> Governor Waltham in An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Governor Waltham, Waltham

**First appearance:** 0068-book-iii

## Who they are

The governor who considers Clyde's clemency appeal.

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