A Biographical Sketch of Henry A. Wise: With a History of the Political Campaign in Virginia in 1855: to which is Added a Review of the Position of Parties in the Union, and a Statement of the Political Issues: Distinguishing Them on the Eve of the Presidential Campaign of 1856J. W. Randolph, 1856 - 509 páginas |
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