Charles Sumner: “Every reduction of rate has been followed by a corresponding increase…”

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Every reduction of rate has been followed by a corresponding increase in the number of letters.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes the correlation between reduced postage rates and increased letter volume, highlighting the benefits of postal reform.

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Charles Sumner: “Every reduction of rate has been followed by a corresponding increase in the number of letters.”