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Magnolia Leaves · Chapter
Dedication explained
The author dedicates the book to Mrs.
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The author dedicates the book to Mrs. S. S. Forbes of Massachusetts and Miss Floride Cunningham of South Carolina.
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“To Mrs. S. S. Forbes, of Massachusetts, and Miss Floride Cunningham, of South Carolina, These “Leaves” Are Respectfully Dedicated By the Author.”
The author respectfully dedicates this book to Mrs. S. S. Forbes from Massachusetts and Miss Floride Cunningham from South Carolina.
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