Lewis Tappan: “Almost every exchange paper which reaches us, contains some inhuman…”

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Almost every exchange paper which reaches us, contains some inhuman and revolting case of murder, or death by violence.

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Lewis Tappan

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Tappan highlights the prevalence of violent crimes reported in the press, underscoring the severity of the issue in society.

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Lewis Tappan: “Almost every exchange paper which reaches us, contains some inhuman and revolting case of murder, or death by violence.”