The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-04-14
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~ the ninth volume Of the American Monthly Mngazlnr
This VIII commence the second year OF the New Scros
Of the American Monthly One year has passed srrr
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well established PERIODICAL the Of ruhhraoa
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