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University of Virginia, 1819
JOHN S. PIERSON
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LAID BY THE HEELS.--Page 2.
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MILES
O'REILLY
CARLETON PUBLISHER
N.Y
MDCCCLVIX
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Halpine, Charles G. (Charles Graham), 1829-1868 [1864], The life and adventures, songs, services, and speeches of Private Miles O'Reilly [pseud.] (47th regiment, New York volunteers.)... with comic illustrations by Mullen. From the authentic records of the New York herald. (Carleton, New York) [word count] [eaf564T].