Charles Sumner: “But just in proportion as the franking system is important with us…”

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But just in proportion as the franking system is important with us should its abolition be accompanied by a corresponding reduction in postage.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner argues that if the franking system is abolished, there should be a corresponding reduction in postage rates.

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Charles Sumner: “But just in proportion as the franking system is important with us should its abolition be accompanied by a…”