The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-10
Popular Tales, BY Maria Edge,vorth.
UiM original designs bu CToo7ne.

| Hih original designs by Croome.
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MORAL TALES-By MARIA EDeEwoRTH En-
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