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John Morley: “I do not ask you to leave any greater duty undone, but to bear in mind the singular claims on your commiseration of…”

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I do not ask you to leave any greater duty undone, but to bear in mind the singular claims on your commiseration of these most unhappy persons, if occasion offers.
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John Morley

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Morley appeals for compassion towards those suffering from political oppression.

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