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Unhappily, the Post-Office, whether at home or abroad, has been from the beginning little more than a taxing machine, a contrivance to raise money, or a “milch cow” with fruitful dugs.
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This quote critiques the Post-Office's function as primarily a revenue-generating entity rather than a service for the public.
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