True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-11-27
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RONLETT'S TABLES OF INTEREST: |
VUNO which is now added an Average Time Calela- l
Il tor, or easy methods for tin,ing the average Tine
on storage, notes Of laa' or bills Of goods When n,
chased different dates. different credits. and r"
various amounts; besides aascu AMI co','e E'ankinl
Time Ia Ie the hest That can be conrivel. that H.
CURES r ,huce within the ccndesenA compass |
and size oft,pe
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