American State Papers, 1789-1838

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Description Online version of U.S. Congressional material originally produced from 1789 and reprinted after 1850. Considered a subset of the U.S. Serial Set, although House and Senate journals are not included. Additional Description.
Format Full-text
Coverage 1789-1838
Availability Immediate
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Funding Texas A&M University System
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