Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society, Volumes 47-55American Antiquarian Society., 1867 - United States |
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... 15th of November last ; but we have received from members and friends of the Society , at home and abroad , acces- sions more than usually large in amount and value . Our additions have been 450 bound volumes and 5,226 pamphlets 8.
... 15th of November last ; but we have received from members and friends of the Society , at home and abroad , acces- sions more than usually large in amount and value . Our additions have been 450 bound volumes and 5,226 pamphlets 8.
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... amount of exertion which promised to improve his condition . Deprived of the ability to write , by the palsy of his right hand , he set himself resolutely , by copying daily , to learn the use of the left , and was at length able to ...
... amount of exertion which promised to improve his condition . Deprived of the ability to write , by the palsy of his right hand , he set himself resolutely , by copying daily , to learn the use of the left , and was at length able to ...
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... amount of the Fund $ 24,419.06 1,113.85 $ 25,532.91 837.29 $ 24,695.62 The Collection and Research Fund , Oct. 19 ... amount of the Fund 10,574.63 The Bookbinding Fund , Oct. 19 , 1866 , was Received for dividends and interest since Paid ...
... amount of the Fund $ 24,419.06 1,113.85 $ 25,532.91 837.29 $ 24,695.62 The Collection and Research Fund , Oct. 19 ... amount of the Fund 10,574.63 The Bookbinding Fund , Oct. 19 , 1866 , was Received for dividends and interest since Paid ...
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... Amount carried forward $ 44,057.04 Amount brought forward The Publishing Fund is invested in— Central 36.
... Amount carried forward $ 44,057.04 Amount brought forward The Publishing Fund is invested in— Central 36.
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... amount to £ 130 . Cables and Rigging at £ 400 . Anchors at £ 111 . It is ordered that M Trear carry y seale wth him into y Country , and contract with y Merchts as by Commisson given him appeareth , And to give Comissons to ye Merchants ...
... amount to £ 130 . Cables and Rigging at £ 400 . Anchors at £ 111 . It is ordered that M Trear carry y seale wth him into y Country , and contract with y Merchts as by Commisson given him appeareth , And to give Comissons to ye Merchants ...
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