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Charles Sumner: “And, lastly, because fellow-citizens have suffered and been separated by terrible war, therefore must the Post-Office…”

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And, lastly, because fellow-citizens have suffered and been separated by terrible war, therefore must the Post-Office become a good angel to quicken industry, to remove ignorance, to soothe prejudice, and to promote harmony.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

He calls for the Post-Office to play a role in healing the divisions caused by war.

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