# John Merritt — The Case of Charles Dexter Ward character guide

> John Merritt in The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by H. P. Lovecraft.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Merritt, Merritt, good Mr. Merritt

**First appearance:** 0003-ii-an-antecedent-and-a-horror

## Who they are

A merchant who had dealings with Joseph Curwen in the 18th century.

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