The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-07-26
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This " i'll commence the second year of the New Series
OF the American Monthly" One year has passed since
by The union Of the New England Magazine with this
well established periodical. the Of publication
Which had previously absorbed those Of the American
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room for additional supply Of original matter and each
number Of the work throughout the year has been
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the country, How far the literary contents Of the Maya
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should have tone and character OF its and which,
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until now il has living principle Of its own. 1t has be
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