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George F. Hoar: “I declared then that this precious history ought to be in no other custody than that of their children.”

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I declared then that this precious history ought to be in no other custody than that of their children.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Hoar asserts the importance of preserving a historical manuscript for future generations, indicating his commitment to history.

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