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On the recordJuly 28, 1890
It does not seem possible that there can be any division of sentiment as to the propriety of closing the mails against these companies.
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Ben 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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