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Martin Van Buren: “Though the anticipations of an abundant harvest have not everywhere been realized, yet on the whole the labors of the…”

On the recordDecember 2, 1838
Though the anticipations of an abundant harvest have not everywhere been realized, yet on the whole the labors of the husbandman are rewarded with a bountiful return.
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Martin Van Buren
Democratic · New York

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Second Annual Message

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