Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-09-09
UNELISHA KENT KANE.-A BIOGRA-
IN PLY by MILI.IAM ELpER.-In

INELISHA KENT kANE.-A BI0GRA-
IL PHY.-BY WILLIAM ELDER.-In an
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