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The West-Virginians were aware of the splendid resources of their section and were constantly irritated by the neglect of the parent State to aid in their development.
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gutenberg.orgJames Blaine: “The West-Virginians were aware of the splendid resources of their section and were constantly irritated by the neglect…”
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Blaine highlights the frustrations of West Virginians regarding their state's lack of support for local development.
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