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On the record
The abundant natural resources of these Territories, with the security and protection afforded by organized government, will doubtless invite to them a large immigration when peace shall restore the business of the country to its accustomed channels.
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Abraham Lincoln
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

He notes that the natural resources of the Territories will attract immigration once peace is restored.

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