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John Sherman: “A diversity of production will be wealth to the south, break down its exclusion, open its doors to immigration, and…”

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A diversity of production will be wealth to the south, break down its exclusion, open its doors to immigration, and assimilate its institutions with those of the north.
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John Sherman
Ohio

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Sherman argues that diversifying production will lead to economic growth and integration with the North.

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