Biographical Sketches of the Signers of the Declaration of American Independence: The Declaration Historically Considered ; and a Sketch of the Leading Events Connected with the Adoption of the Articles of Confederation and of the Federal ConstitutionDerby & Jackson, 1858 - 384 pages |
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