History of Hartford, Vermont, July 4, 1761-April 4, 1889: The First Town on the New Hampshire Grants Chartered After the Close of the French WarFree Press association, 1889 - 488 pages |
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History of Hartford, Vermont, July 4, 1761-April 4, 1889; the First Town on ... William Howard Tucker No preview available - 2013 |
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