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To George W. McCrary
27 February 1877 • Hartford, Conn.
(MS: OFH, UCCL 09190)
(SUPERSEDED)

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slc/mt farmington avenue, hartford.

Feb. 27.

My Dear Mr. McCrary:

I beg you to read the enclosed ar letter, of mine, & try to interest yourself in the remedying this evil. in the destruction of this law. When Duncan got up his commissionership & Seamen Association projects, all of us who knew him, said knew he was purposing to rob somebody; but what is everybody’s business is nobody’s business—so nobody interfered. This Duncan is one of the vilest men that exists to-day; & I am exceedingly sorry that I have numbered myself with the silent ones all these years. However, one reason was, that I supposed he was kicked out of office when his villainies were exposed 5 years ago.

I know your hands are full without any additions from me, but my motive must be my excuse.

Truly Yours

Samℓ. L. Clemens

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