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Fellow-citizens, if you wish to coöperate in bringing on this glorious era, your first step is to vote for that noble man who ransomed his own slaves,--JOHN G.
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Mann encourages citizens to support a specific individual known for his commitment to ending slavery, highlighting civic responsibility.
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