Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-06-08
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Emma G. Embury, author Pictures Of Early
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Frances :. OsgoOd; Mrs. Seba Smith; Mrs E.. F.
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