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George Boutwell: “Let us imagine, or rather indulge the hope that then all the States of the south and the north, from the Arctic Seas to…”

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Let us imagine, or rather indulge the hope that then all the States of the south and the north, from the Arctic Seas to Patagonia, will be united in a national and international celebration in recognition of an event that has increased twofold the possibilities, comfort and happiness of the human race.
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George Boutwell
Massachusetts

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Boutwell envisions a future celebration uniting all American states in recognition of a significant historical event.

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