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New York is our commercial centre, designated by Providence and confirmed by man.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “New York is our commercial centre, designated by Providence and confirmed by man.”
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Sumner emphasizes New York's significance as a commercial hub in the United States.
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