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POLAND he spent there is unknown, possibly no more Onto Tornio (Torn`eo), Finland where he departs
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From Japan, Dr Barclay's most obvious point of night's sleigh ride across the border, entering
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(Kaufmanski) Hospital. from Newcastle on Tyne." - Dr Barclay