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Who is Mrs. Rosanna Townsend from Burr and what is their importance?

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Mrs. Rosanna Townsend was the owner of the house of prostitution Charlie and Mr. Leggett frequented. Charlie meets Helen Jewett at Townsend's establishment. Mrs. Townsend is described as an unusual woman who enjoys reading, especially books related to philosophy and theology.

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