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From their scanty earnings, Edward Everett, a high authority, estimates that there were sent twenty millions of dollars in four years to their parents and kindred.
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Hoar cites Edward Everett's estimate of the financial support sent by Irish immigrants to their families, showcasing their sacrifices.
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