The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-06
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Of tho American Monthly" One year has passed s.Drc
by the union Of the New England Magazine with ~,
web established periodical, the Of pubra,
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