The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-05-01
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Coniributors-Rev. T. Y. Reese, Rev. lcgr..r
Kerr, Professor j. II. w. Dunbar, Professor ldNa3
Foreman, Professor Chaplin A, Harris Dr. {. G. ,.f,
DIR. James Hamilton, DR.. John Fonordeu, NC-,s ST.
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q The Two Chrstmases," David Hoffman, Esq, II
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