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James Harper (publisher)
1869Mar, 27

James Harper (publisher)

James Harper, American publisher and politician, 65th Mayor of New York City (b. 1795)
James Harper (April 13, 1795 – March 27, 1869), was an American publisher and politician in the early-to-mid 19th century.

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