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I have already referred to the pioneers who planted the first settlement, who bore the brunt of Indian warfare, and firmly founded free institutions in Ohio.
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John Sherman
Ohio

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Sherman reflects on the contributions of early settlers in establishing Ohio's institutions amidst challenges.

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