The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-08-29
TENTH VOLUME OF THE
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would embrace the recurrence Of starting point,
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said that has always exceeded the maximum promised
and in the numbers o the last year, BY more than .
graphical execution and material Of the knickefbocker
and he character Of its although
tors have nevertheless been given. Is not deemed ne
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Right Poetry Of The inspired Writings Chinese Ma
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