Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-01
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! Arts and Sciences and Manufactures, in their
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me,H of all nations and states, so far as they
are known-the most esteemed Speeches
in Congress, and in our State Legislatures,
tro and con, and, occasionally, the speeches
of foreign orators and statesmen--cxtracts
from political works of reputation, foreign
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