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- ↑ Hempstead, Fay (January 30, 1911). "Historical Review of Arkansas: Its Commerce, Industry and Modern Affairs". Lewis Publishing Company – via Google Books.
- ↑ Hempstead, Fay (January 30, 1890). A Pictorial History of Arkansas: From Earliest Times to the Year 1890 ... Southern Historical Press. ISBN 9780893080747 – via Google Books.
- ↑ Senate, Arkansas General Assembly (January 30, 1871). "Journal of the Senate of Arkansas" – via Google Books.
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