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We welcome all the peoples of the earth, with their varied productions, to the full and free enjoyment of their habits at home, and in return exhibit to them the results of our growth and industry.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “We welcome all the peoples of the earth, with their varied productions, to the full and free enjoyment of their habits…”
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Sherman advocates for cultural exchange and the sharing of industrial achievements.
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