The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-11-16
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OF Its illustrations, already conceded by the
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DR.. HOLLAND, the Editor, Will write the serial
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1t is entitled ARTHUR BONNICASTLE, and
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r H. SToDDARD will write q series of enter
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