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John Sherman: “They not only better their own condition, but the condition of all around them, and I can pick out from all over this…”

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They not only better their own condition, but the condition of all around them, and I can pick out from all over this community, and from this little dinner party, men who came from Ohio poor, but with an honest endeavor to do what was best for themselves and their families, and here they are, rich and happy.
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John Sherman
Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Sherman acknowledges the success of Ohioans who have thrived in New York after humble beginnings.

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