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You said the people of Lowell would not think very highly of me when they saw me riding through the streets in my carriage and knew it was paid for by the money of this bank.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “You said the people of Lowell would not think very highly of me when they saw me riding through the streets in my…”
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Hoar reflects on a conversation regarding public perception and the implications of wealth acquired through questionable means.
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