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Souvenir of the Centennial exhibition, or Connecticut's representation at Philadelphia, 1876 : embracing a condensed history of the origin and progress of the great international exhibition ; and a comprehensive account of Connecticut's record therein, sketch of Gen. Joseph H. Hawley, president of the United States Commission, description of the principal industrial and other exhibits from the state, with complete lists of the exhibitors, the valuable aid given by Connecticut women, encampment of the Connecticut National Guard, military, and other excursions to Philadelphia, the "cottage", reminiscences of the great exhibition, etc. ; also, a list of over forty thousand Connecticut visitors : established with numerous portraits, engravings of notable exhibits, buildings, etc