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John Sherman: “And for what in his life he did for us, let there be lasting memory.”

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And for what in his life he did for us, let there be lasting memory.
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John Sherman
Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Sherman emphasizes the importance of remembering the contributions of individuals in history.

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