Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1879-08-26
Spirit Of geffcrsolt,
charlestovn, Iefrerson County, West va
TUESDAY MORNING. AUGUST 70, 1870.
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