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On the recordJuly 28, 1890
Severe and effective legislation should be promptly enacted to enable the Post-Office Department to purge the mails of all letters, newspapers, and circulars relating to the business.
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Benjamin Harrison
Republican · Indiana

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Message to Congress Requesting Legislation Empowering the Post-Office Department to Purge Mails Related to Lotteries

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