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Webster, E. A. (b. 1849) The free citizen. [Vol. 2, no. 2 (August 21, 1875)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.40.03 Author/Creator: Webster, E. A. (b. 1849) Place Written: Orangeburg, South Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 21 August 1875 Pagination: 4 p. : newspaper ; 55.5 x 39.5 cm. Order a Copy

Reports on cotton, a wandering group of thieves and murderers, religion, and the transformation of iron ore to steel, among other topics. Also contains advertisements. Fragile and slightly torn along several creases.

Webster, E. A., fl. 1875

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