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The interests of a great and growing people present political questions enough to tax the ability and patriotism of us all.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “The interests of a great and growing people present political questions enough to tax the ability and patriotism of us…”
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Sherman acknowledges the significant political questions facing a growing nation.
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