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For myself, I should be much happier to vote a larger appropriation, believing, that, over and above the services actually rendered in the discharge of his duties, these plans are amply worth it, and that we shall all feel better by such recognition of our debt.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

He expresses a desire to vote for a larger appropriation to honor the deceased artist's contributions beyond just his duties.

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