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Myers, P. Hamilton (Peter Hamilton), 1812-1878 [1854], The miser's heir, or, The young millionaire; and, Ellen Welles, or, The siege of Fort Stanwix. (T. B. Peterson, Philadelphia) [word count] [eaf657T]. To look up a word in a dictionary, select the word with your mouse and press 'd' on your keyboard.
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Myers, P. Hamilton (Peter Hamilton), 1812-1878 [1854], The miser's heir, or, The young millionaire; and, Ellen Welles, or, The siege of Fort Stanwix. (T. B. Peterson, Philadelphia) [word count] [eaf657T]. |