Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-02-10

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Mr. Cooper the originator Of three Distinct classes OF
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thoss which deal with revolutionary history and
these Indian and pioneer life in this country. In these
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sd is confessed that he Is in none ct them approach
sble.
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