Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-12
THE PARLOR MAGAZINE.


HvHIS Magazine, formerly under the care
u Of DR. Mead, commences its Fourth Vol
ume under the ediiorship Of J. i. Headley
author Of Napoleon and bis Marshals, 2
Washington and his Generals" Letters
1 from Italy,n &C. SC. We hazard nothing IN
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/ the author s'dying would wish 10 blot.'
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