The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-05
Popular Tales, BY Maria Edgevorth.
Uith original designs bu Croo1ne.

Witi original designs by Croome.
CoNTENTs.-Murad the Unlucky-The Manu-
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MORAL TALEs-By MARIA EDeEwonrH EN-
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Post.
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