The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-10-27

1t to the best advantage Advance sheets, which we
examined, indicate careful preparation and
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cnating writer, both of which terms with the
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We are persuaded that this is the work the Ameri-
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