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John Morley: “Not numerous merely, but almost numberless, have been the causes brought to issue, and in every one of them I rejoice to…”

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Not numerous merely, but almost numberless, have been the causes brought to issue, and in every one of them I rejoice to think that, so far as my knowledge goes, Scotland has done battle for the right.
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John Morley

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Morley acknowledges Scotland's active role in advocating for justice and rights during a transformative period.

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