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George F. Hoar: “The Irishmen were glad to build our railroads at sixty cents a day, dwelling in wretched shanties, and living on very…”

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The Irishmen were glad to build our railroads at sixty cents a day, dwelling in wretched shanties, and living on very coarse fare.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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Hoar highlights the harsh working conditions and low wages of Irish immigrants who helped build American railroads.

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