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John Morley: “Neglect of any possible precaution against fraud and forgery in a document to be used for the purpose of blasting a…”

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Neglect of any possible precaution against fraud and forgery in a document to be used for the purpose of blasting a great political opponent would be culpable in no common degree.
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John Morley

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Morley emphasizes the importance of safeguarding against fraud in political documents, highlighting the seriousness of such neglect.

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