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It is one of the most important duties of the General Government to provide and maintain for the use of the people of the States the best practicable mail establishment.
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gutenberg.orgMartin Van Buren: “It is one of the most important duties of the General Government to provide and maintain for the use of the people of…”
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Van Buren emphasizes the importance of maintaining an effective mail service for the people.
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