The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-27
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| Dr. HOLLAND, the Editor, will write the serial
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1t is entitled ARTHUR BONN1CASTLE and
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THE ONE LEGGED DANCERS.
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