The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-11-30
MECHANICAL ARTS & SCIENCES
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a Dlct1onay oil Machines, Mechanics,
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Edited by OLIVER BYRNE, formerly Professor Of
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