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Rn III. GREEN, .4uctiOnscr.

1T GU S EH OLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE AT
IL AUCTlON-On Wednesday, the 18th instant, shall
SELL the residence of the Rev. Mr. Samson, 9th, be-
III and streets, 10 O'clock, m, excellent
sortment of nearly new furniture We enumeate in part
Mahogany soa paror, rocker, and other chairs
Do dining breakfast, and marble-top centre tables
Do bureau, sdeboard, and work stand
Fine maple windlass bedsteads, bureaus, &c.
Rush and wood-seat chairs, washstands, &c.
good mahogany bookcase and secretary books
Wash Sinks dressing tables, and toilet sets
Firstrate feather BEDS bedding, and mattress
Window blinds, writing tables &c.
Large map United States and other maps
China, glass, and crockery
Fine plated fruit baskets, hot water plates, &c.
dozen silver table, IL dozen dessert and dozen tea
spoons
Astral, lard hail. and other lamps
Paror, step, and chamber carpets straw mating, NC.
Cooking, Franklin and alright stoves, stair rods, Nc
Also good lot of kitchen utensils, with many other
tices not necessary 10 enumerate.
Terms cash. A. GREEN,
Oct ST. Anctioneer
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THE UNION.
PROSPECTUS
For the Congressional Globe and Appendix.

WE issue this Prospectus apprise the public of renew
w ed preparations on Our part to publish the CoNaREs-
sIoNA CoBE and APPENDIX for the approaching session,
and invite subscriptions The two Houses having con
aced with us for the work. ON such terms enable US
numbers in quicker succession than heretofore, and with
oo e @ the bea aDd hs Es hP9 h
bestowed ON the publication We shall increase the vol
deayor TO add to its usefulness by extending still further it,
This last is not the least important point in the view of
Congress. Faithful and durable reports the debates Of
circulation among the people lis in this wav thai Con
gress brought the presence of its
that it obtains easy and holds communication with
them from day to day, and renders the really
Having received from all parties in Congress the strong
marks of appreciation and confidence in the liberal
and permanent voted continue the work.
we shall not be found wanting IN the inparay and IN
dustry necessary the due ument of the
part The session will the utmost the
efforts OF those connected with the undertaking. will be
results abiding The war; It's origin and con
duct by officers ia the cabinet and in the field will furnish
subjects of profound inquiry and consideration The
peace the disposition be made ofconquests
consequences be drawn from all that has been done
affecting parties in this country, especially as bearing
ON the approaching presidential election, viii open up
novel and powerfully operating discussions rendering the
good evil this those of Rome the
Old World in the days of her early energy Such field for
Gus Congress All that has transped,i may hereafter
anspire before the close OF the approaching session of
Mexico, and the provinces still dependant it, will come
under the consideration of the next Congress Its debates
Tvs results yhebnS ibev he decided Inv nrs Or dnlna
c And uhatev,r 10 dyeIone concerIin ,bis ,ast and
nteres,in, nasr on ,be foor Of Congras r IN ,h Evecn
tive messages will be found recorded in the CcNGREs-
sIoNal C,1oBE and ApprNnrx
Tic CnyoprssIoN GIopr is made up of the daily pro-
iiS nr he roc, Uonsas of Congress- and prinied ON
fEe Double oval ,onar Win small type Cbrever and
w ya. lI' ach nnuber coma nino sx
onFa1' -, -, d ' Tie sneacbes of the members
70 ~ az inatto pase -, ~ ~, enor Of The nre
~ als ist plii' 'ie J g. he ApTn,x All reso.
Paiou SPseoHies Isl 90 M Wy orc 'I;ven in the
@ o'i9ns' nie' LII q 80 @ VS. On everv i'm
loIlh OF ule ooufha's' WIN ho yeas anu nay va ' "
poT,aht question: IN -. ooa hi. $40
Every uenoer win nave an oPPoftnihy W lS"o !,
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
MONDAY NIGHT, OCT. IL, Is47.

The Cassville Ga) Pioneer of the Sth inst stops the
press to announce the painful intelligence of the death Of
his exceency James r. Polk, lie died on the 18th inst
and the intelligence was telegraphed to Richmond the
same day Let the nation mourn the loss of this patriot
and statesman"
We have the more agreeable office of announcing the
utter falsehood of this rumor. The President has re-
sumed his official duties and attended the two last cabinet
meetings.
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STRONGs PATENT LAMPs.-lst. These lamps no
~ shade.
2d Are free from smoke or smell.
3D. VIII burn the cheapest oil, and give greater light
at less expense than any lamp in
4th. Are brilliant than camphine, spirit gas
without the risk to life and property.
9th Are liable get of ORDER easily cleaned,
and warranted for year
9th The hand lamps will not spill oil with the most
less usage.
Manufactured solely by s. d. VANDERHEYDEN, at
5iS Pearl New York. Wareroom No. 30l Broad
way.
Chandeliers, bracket, hanging parlor, and manel lamps
in every variety.
Dealers supplied on liberal terms.
N. b. Solar and astral lamps altered.
Oct. ll-3m
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GERS have influence at home, and they will have
voice in reducing the army, They will come home and
tell their friends that who capable OF feeling the
brother in arms not educated, perhaps by the rue of
three direct" in military knowledge, unworthy the
buttons they wearthat standing army will hereafter
be unnecessary-tha the people ought not to tax them
selves ten millions year TO support this useless arm oil
service that they haze proved that vounteers-yes, c
zen soldlers-the people hemselves-are the best de-
fence OF the country and the people will be very nuch
inclined to believe them Yours &c. o.
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nv X. IL. DI.ER. .yuct,o.esy.

E'RAME SHOP, CARRIAGES, We, AT AUCTION
On Thursday evening next the 7th instant nj O'Clock,
shall sell on 18Th street, between street and Pennylva-
MIA avenue, the frame shop occupied by Mr.. VIM. keeie
as a coachmakers shop AT the same time shall also sell
one horse carriages, made in the best
Also, one unfinished carriage and secondhand ba-
rouche.
Terms of sales credit Of two and four months for APP
proved endorsed notes, bearing interest.
Oct. I'D X. w. DYER Auotioneer.
The above sale is postponed, an consequence OF the
weather. till Tuesday evening next the 18th instant same
hour and place. r.. w. DYER,
Oct. S--3t Auctioneer.
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CoNtNUNc ALTON BETWEEN BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON
We learn that several persons through to this cV
yesterday from Washington in private carriages over the
turnpike The road is in good condition, with the exce
ton of some bridges being carried away which can DC
avoided by going short distance off of the road
The railroad company, learn will send out car h'
morning with the mails, taking the turnpike in wagons
go around where the bridges gone thus connecting WIN
the train on the other side.
Mr. Robertson, proprietor Of the "od line Of omnibu'es
viii also start stage line this morning, leaving Barnum
Hotel att o'clock steamboat will also leave this ever
ing for Washington Sun
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ltse of the betweea the United States and Mereo-
TIE tnIgn1hiHlty Of The United States hro,cn atcdv
upon Mereo.-Ihe necessity Of a change IN the man
ner of carrying on the toar.-DiScussion of the mode
neceSSaryto the end an Uiew, 10 tUh an honor.
able peace
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Fire at Richmond.

1t is with great concern we have to state very de-
structve fire which took place in Richmond yesterday
morning 1t broke out in Warwicks (formerly Gaego's)
MILL situated at the foot of the Basinperhaps the most
complete manufacturing flour mill in the worldrunnng
two pairs of stones, and turning out flour which
has been distinguished many years through the ports OF
South America for bearing the Gaego brand Strange to
say this is the third time has been burnt to the ground
We deeply regret the loss, account OF its worthy pro-
prietors, as well as the public at large.
The fire spread from this mill to the square south OF
it, sweeping it horoughly-being the best business
square in all the city Among other buildings, it has de-
sroyed the Shockoe tobacco of the largest de-
positores for that staple article in all the State We
received brief teegraphc bulletin of the fire early
Yesterday morning, but no details in letters We
therefore copy the following from other papers:
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
Correspondence of the Baltimore SUM-
RICHMOND Oct 100, a. m.
Destructive AT RICHMOND. daybreak this morn
ing citizens We're aroused from their sumbers by an
alarm of fire. and the noise of the remen and the continued
ringing of the alarm bells gave warning that it was fire
Of no ordinary character
persons and Chevaes Gaego Mills found to be en-
veoped in flames. The emen and our citizens generally
work good earnest; but all hopes of extinguisl-
ing the flames given up and this extensive esab-
lishment with large quantities OF wheat and Hour were
The fremen, however, worked unremtingly to prevent
the destruction of the surrounding property, and finally
succeeded but until number Of houses had been
burnt, owned by Messrs Bullock and the Marx and Har-
estates. The Shockoe tobacco warehouse also
burnt with about hundred hogsheads OF tobacco.
The houses burnt Were occupied by Messrs. Rives "
Harris, John Robinson, HaXall az Brothers, Williams "
Haxal, Ford Il Woodson and Winree Sheppard, com
mission merchants, who partly insured.
The Gallego Mills owned by Messrs Warwick ~
Berksdale who partly insured.
This is the largest tire that has occurred in Rich
mond, and learn that is supposed to have originated in
accident l..
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hay Payaofe IN ddpance remainder the Isl of March
Each young lady will provide herself with a silver
fork, table and teaspoon
No boarder viii be allowed shop or raise accounts
without the express permission of the principal
The boarders expected attend church with the
family free of any charge for pew nor are they
mted 90 abroad, unless under the supervision of Mrs
o. OF the teachers. No departure this rule will
be allowed, unless by express agreement with the parent
guardian.
RICHMOND, 1877. July 26-3moawcp
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WI ladies' the LIST of October and closes
the 3st of July Mrs Darlington spares pains TO have
all the departments filed with competent teachers and
to promise thorough education can be
obtained in any part of the Union
Mrs C's dwelling is in a beautiful, retired, and healthy
part of the city, combining many local advantages not gem
orally found in city residence; and the internal arrange
menis such as ensure the comfort of the inmates.
The boaders consde red members of the family, and
required conform regulations they govern
ed by the law of kindness.
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The Ri Rev. DR.. Power, Roman Catholic bishop OF le
ronto died the 9th instant. His disease was VphIs
iever contracted during his ministration among the N
and dying emigran,s
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EVNE RUSSIA DAPERs--We have on hand 100
pieces width fine soft diapers suitable for infants
use. D. CLAGETT 81 CO.
Oct a-3tif
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nRAWN Numbers of Grand Consolidated Lottery,
- Class No. Al:
9, 81, 5, 26, 90, g. H. a. S. 3d. 10, 10, II.
Oct Il-3t d. PAINE IL CO.. Managers.
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS,
n-.l n Ips~

LIBRARY CONGRESS-,
October III, 1917.
NOTICE IL hereby given, that the Library o Com
~ gress will be closed Tuesday the Goth of October,
and will again be opened until Thursday, the 18th OF
November. JOHN s. MEEHAN,
Oct ll-eodlm Librarian
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-02-20

SENATE. ALBANY Feb 49, P. NJ.
The House resolutions calling on Congress TO
pass the $500 900 appropriation, were debated and
laid over.
Mr. DEsSIsros introduced Bill moving an ap-
preparation for the Canal Debt and for the mainte
nance of tbs Canals for the year lsi7. Adjourned
ASSEMBLY.
Mr.. SUBWAY reported against the bill in rela
ton to the collection OF debts on vessels, &c. in
New.York
Mr.. BLoDGEr reported back the bill to resubmit
the amendments of tho New York City Charter
Mr. BRIGHT reported a general appropriation
bill necessary under the new Constitution.
Mr.. CANDEE offered the following resolution.
which was adrpted
Resol,ed That the President OF The New York and isf
lem Railroad Co be required 10 report forthwith TO the
Secretary OF State under oath fu and deisiled sste
nent Of s business In accordance with the act Of March
g. ls45 and siaemen, Of it's present indebt dness and
The number Of shares they have issued and sold and The
number OF shares they hypohecsted If any for the
purpose Of extending said Road and the number OF shares
ad The original par value Of said shares, and what
dates they issued and If said Company have within
value and any have been issued and sold, statement
Of The number OF Shares sold and amount received
The Judiciary District Bill was taken up and de
bated at length even the motion TO alter the Dis
tricts was voted down
Mr. BALLOON moved to amend the 2d section Of
the Bill so as 10 provide for the election Of the
County Judges and Surogates at the same time
with the Judges of the Court Of Appeals, Sc.
Mr. SUBWAY remarked that the Judiciary Com
mittee propose to bring in a separate Bill for the
election of County Judges, Surrogates. District
Attorneys and Recorders No question taken
Committee rose sad reported.
Mr.. BURSELL then moved to refer the Bill to the
Select Committee. with instructions TO report the
I'd section OF the Bill as It now stands. The Cd
section provides for the election OF Justices of the
Supreme Court Judges and Clerk OF the Court OF
Appeals on the 4th Tuesday OF May next
Mr.. BAscon moved to amend so as to provide that
all future elections for these officers shall be on
different day from the general election No ques-
ton taken Adjourned.
n. P. WARDwELL. Surrogate OF Jefferson Co.
died on Monday last, aged 80 years.
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Hudson River Railroad.
, rG< Edaor Of The TriBun<

The people on the line Of the proposed road take
lively interest in its success. and have given as
sursnces thereof by their liberal subscriptions 10
TIE stock In have the Inhabitants % the
route Of either Of the great railroads. IN this state sub
,cribed thus Hbersly The aggregate subscriptions on
The route OF this road the Counties OF Westchester
Putnam Duchess and Columbia now amount 70 al least
$4,000 being the sixth par Of the whole capita
stock The inhabitants on the line OF the Erie Railroad
/, i. believed did not subscribe 5000 dollars Il Is
hoped that your citizens viii 10 longer wait 10 be per
sonauy called upon subscribe to the stock. but ths,
they viii voluntarily forward and take the amour,
required 70 secure the charter.
Yours truly. WESTMINSTER.
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MgxIco. -oThe news which we Published by Tele
graph yesterday morning brought to Charleston
from Havana by the brig .sdela and the dates from
Mexico are TO the 9th inst The Charleston papers
contain nothing Of importance beyond what we have
published. The following paragraph, however, wss
badly dissrrsnged in its transmission the wires
The Clergy have refused to contribute the s. oCoO0
attempted 10 De raised from them they are much ex-
cited against Anna and endeavoring to get up
pronancismento against him The whole cabinet Of
Santa Anna reported to have resigned"
We add the following from the Charleston Evening
News
The May Flower had arrived in Havana with Lieut
Col Rsniolphs command OF SIS men. The object 10 TO
supply medicines which II appears bad not been furn
ishsd in sufficient Quantities previous to her leaving Nor
folk
Col Raadolph's command are IN sne health. excep,
some is men soorins under tbs affection OF syphhx
II was for their imprudence unfortunately that add
tional medicines are needed The May Flower viii sal
7ih Tor Poin, Isabel tia; being the original desns
tioa OF the vessel
letter to the Noble Tri5aDe dated On board the
spitfre OF Anton Lirsrdo. Jan. 81. says
On the l7,h. the schooner loredo. from Brszos A..
rived with Lieut. Rains Of the army, and dozen
Mexican prisoners on board The object Of her visit
was two fold first 10 exchange her prisoners for the
sou,ers crew snd last deliver dispatches 70 Com
modore.
Tnsy are said to relate TO an stack upon the town sad
castle of yers Cruz be made BY the combined lsnd
ana sea forces under Gen Scott and Comodore Conner
Lieut. Rains stated that every effort was being MADE to
procure vessels for transports to bring down tie troops
BY water.
Gen. Scot was a, Camsrgo. fastening the eonesnira.
ton and forwarding OF soldiers from toe brszos ana
rsnpsco The OHIO has also been spoken s' sea bound
Tor hat place il may be considered ~ settled thing
thai saa !aaa d'ualoa must fall
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Mr. EDiroR-l have read and signed petition
to Congress praying that honorable body - pass law
Immediately, n,truerng The President to dispatch any
Or al the United states vessels ont Of service with
Food and Rsment for tie furnishing poor Of Ireland
and my object IN now addressing you 10 have you su
ses, through your columns, the query Can tie L. :
ship Pennsylvania never yet put n commission be got
ready 10 do this errAnd !" Let her virgin Be
boosted for this holy purpose and take ny word tcf Il
history vii dwell upon her Hrs: voyage with greater de-
light than she were dispatched WITH Instructions
lombard Vera Cruz evec though sne shoaid succeed
her Hercnlesn mission. YANKEE DOODLE
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DIED:
T. OF consumption. HARRIorrr

On Friday. le,h inst OF eonsun csioa HARRIorrr
wife OF Edward l.. Reynolds.
The friends and seqasin,anees Of The family A., p.
specially desired 10 siend her funeral from h. l,
residence IN Wakerst on Monday 22d ms, A, i1
O'Clock A NJ without farther invitation. Her r,n.,,.
viii b. taken to Newark. N J. for ipsermsni d.
Oh Friday. FEB. ~. Mr. MARTIN D. wNcHEL. ,r.s
- years. ~
The members Of washinsson Lode No al .,s,..
brethren Of the Masonic fraternity in good standing A..
invited 10 attend q, their Lodge Room Howard Hou.-
90 Sunday afternoon a. O'Clock pay the iast treu,,
OF respect 10 departed brother fAe rp.mher. :,
Lafayette Horse Guards and the ocer, snd n ma. ~
the First Regiment OF ~ Y : Artillery are re.pectfuYv
invited TO stend bis funeral without isther invitaor
from his late residence % Lsurenss, corner sprns oc
sunday the 2ist inst at 1 O'Clock PM
y The Plattsbursh papers will pesse copy
Do Thursday evening. 18th inst SARAH SOPHIA
vile Of the lse J. Madison Tey and daughter OF Walter
Titus.
Her friend, and relatives those Of her ther and Of
her uncle John Avery respectfully invited 10 AZ
tend the funeral service the house Of the latter hi,
afternoon, at half past o'clock.
In this City on Thursday the 18th inst an intsn,
daugaier OF Benjamin : Brooks. ksq. aged months
At bis residence, in Monroe Co Va. 9th. Hon Hcasa
Csperton. 81. lie Member Of Congress from
Virgins about the period Of the last war
CoLIEor or Pharmacy o. rHx CRY OF Nxw. Yoss
Ats special meeting Of the Board OF Trustees called
by order OF the President held on Friday afternoon the
9th of February ls{7. the President stated thaf his
oeiec, in calling the meeting to inform the Bosrd
officially OF The death OF !osS ID hKxsx ESQ the fist
President OF this Institution.
Mr.. Oliver Hull delivered appropriate eulosv mon
the character of the deceased aud submitted the follow
ing resolutions. which were unanimously adopted
Rssorcd That the Trustees lesrn with deep regret N.
death OF John D. Reese the first President and slwsy.
the warm friend of this Colleges druggist OF rare
integrity and ornament 10 society In every relation Of
life.
Rssolred That we fully sympsthse with bis family IA
the rreparsble loss they have sustained.
Rssorsd That the Members Professors ard GRADUATE,
Of the College be requested to attend the funeral IL.
Saturday afternoon o'clock from his late resdeacs
~ Bsrclsy.st
Resolrca That copy Of thesc resolutions duly signed
by the President and Secretary be presented to tia
family Of Mr.. Reese. BY direction 81 the Board
JOHN MlLHAU. President
JoHN NrAKfM. Secretary.
Nee York, February % lsi7.
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Canrt Calendar TINS DAY.

CrEcrrr CoURr-Nos 20, IS. %, 60 ~, 50 T. 70, "a,
Is % ~ =, .. 90.
suPxHroR CouAr-Nos. %. o. 70. 100 LIS 1856 g. o.,
IL IO2 100 S. g e. g. l36 ls. g. l73 ia In no.
49, 49, 100 &c. ls3 la lt4 III 2, li- les l-o, l5,
tse l-9. 100
COMMON PLEAs-Part no change Part 2-Nos.
1872 "a 49, IA 3l2 l62, l6f. 10 III ia 10 II,
lsO, l-2. L. Ia, ls6, Us. 100 20.
CrRcr-rr CouHr-Before Judge Edmonis - Isdias ~
WaIer W. Fraacis H. SdztmOns "A little Of plaintiff
~ wears old passing the walk of Rdzest
the 9th June i-i5 when Mr. : the defendant who IL
mlkman turned from Houston into Ridge, knocked the
child down with his wagon, and the wheel over L.
breaking its arm 10 two places md hurting IL face -
The child two months under the Of physi
clan Action Is brought for damages. For defendant IL
was shown have been scciient and that Mr. : did
everything that possible 70 sevate the trouble Of
fering 10 pay than what the doctors bill 70.
The court allowed . nOn-sut-For plaintiff Mr.. H. Hunt.
For defendant Mr.. Wlnslow.
Jrre. n Rogers aira. vs. Miciael p. Mason-Ar. R. as
administrator Of the late John A. Morrill, brings suit Of
repevin quantity Of private and aw papers
OF deceased Il was shown . former suit Of replevin
mad occurred ia the same property and the law will
not permit second being brought nonsuit was or
dered For plaintiff Mr. Barnard. For defendant Mr..
Apologize.
CouRr oy CoxxoS PLEAs-Before Judge IngrahAn-
Bernard Gallazan ". Vm. H. BoxardUs, iRPsSaded
r-ilh Exzea< Kstlaes plaintiff sued By de-
ferdsnt Tor rent under the Of Bernard Gallagher
aud proceedings hsd IN Chancery under creditor 8
bill He brings action for assault and battery and false
Imprisonment Sc II was shown be sometimes
called GsIlazsn and sometimes Gallagher Verdict for
plaintiff eents-For plaintiff Mr. Mulock for defend
ants, Mr.. De Keyn and Mr. Wilson.
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PUsrv AND EFFICACY AsE Qua Wsrcswoso.-Ws 90
know thai M Pills made compare with the genuine I'm
proved Indian Vegetable tsugsr Coaedl Pills. made ~
Dr. o. Benz Smith for The remarkable purity Of their
position and certain IL 10 ths, pleasant and
ecscous II universal opinion expressed In The fol-
lowing from the Editor Of Tho " Black River journal,
Watertown, N Y viz 30
Dr. Smh Your Pills are free from The objections 10
VIII Oh other Pills are sbs and the beet Medicine lhs
have yet seen. J. GREENE
We feel II duty to recommend these Pills 10 the world
knowlng there msny sold Ihssf made Of such IN
feror stuff and would guard tho public particularly
against any sugar Coated Pills, unless they direct
from Dr. Smiths establishment, ss they only cosedo
sell The reputation OF lie genuine and thsy have besn
known to produce serious consequences.
Get the genuine se, none, aud see bs, Bsri ssiH
10 written with pen The bottom OF each box.
Ofhce I73 GreenwchsL
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