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Since the convening of Congress one year ago the nation has undergone a prostration in business and industries such as has not been witnessed with us for many years.
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gutenberg.orgUlysses S. Grant: “Since the convening of Congress one year ago the nation has undergone a prostration in business and industries such as…”
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Grant notes the significant economic downturn the nation has experienced over the past year.
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