The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volume 48

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New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1894 - New England
Vols. 37-52 (1883-98) include section: Genealogical gleanings in England, by H. F. Waters.
 

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Page 24 - History of the Centennial Celebration of the Inauguration of George Washington as First President of the United States, with numerous fine engravings, a gift from Mr.
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