Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-11
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~ On the seventh of September, 1861, THE
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE commenced the
twenty-irst year of its existence; the THE DAI-
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