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Portrait of General James M. Varnum.

General James M. Varnum, of the Continental Army.

Judge-Advocate Asa Bird GarDINER, LL.D.
ILLUSTRATIONS-Residence of Gen. James M. Varnum, East Greenwich, Rhode Island-Parlor in
the Old Varnum Homestead-Bedchamber occupied by Washington in the Varnum Homestead-Punch
Bowl presented to General Varuum by Lafayette-Portrait of Honorable Joseph B. Varnum, from
Painting by Elliott, in possession of James M. Varnum, of New York City.
How California was Secured.
Our Revolutionary Thunder.

HUBERT HOWE BANCROFT.

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JAMES D. Butler.

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Union, Secession, Abolition. As illustrated in the careers of Webster, Calhoun, Sumner.
W. M. DICKSON.
Hon. CHARLES K. TUCKERMAN.
Mrs. ALICE D. LE PLONGEON.
Rev. D. F. LAMSON, D.D.

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The United States and the Greek Revolution. .
The Mayas: Their Customs, Laws, and Religion.
A Patriotic Parson.

Running-Antelope's Autobiography. Historic Pictographs.
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Notes. Souvenirs of the Arctic Ship "Resolute "-The Umbrella in History-Postal Serv-
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Replies. Casting a Shoe after a Bride-Pittsburg, Duchess County, New York-Boodle-
Change in the English Calendar, 1, 2, 3.

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Societies. Society of the Cincinnati-The Ohio Historical Society-The American Asso-
ciation for the Advancement of Science.

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Historic and Social Jottings.

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