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- ↑ "American". The Medley or Newbedford Marine Journal. New Bedford, Massachusetts. January 5, 1793. p. 3. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
- ↑ Leland, Jack (May 28, 1984). "Many Owners, Changes Characterize Cypress Barony". News & Courier. Charleston, South Carolina. pp. 6-C. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
- ↑ Rainey, Anne Edens (July 5, 1999). "Cooperative effort produced conservation easement". Post & Courier. Charleston, South Carolina. pp. 13-A. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
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