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Varied political speak and unrest noted in 1885 letter
A lengthy transcription-like fragment reveals a speech or letter from April 1885 marked by references to Irish politics, American sympathies, and mob or reform movements. It mentions figures such as Judge Gresham and Rush, discusses public sentiment, and notes involvement of press and public figures in debates about governance. The text alternates between critique and advocacy, with colorful, if garbled, period rhetoric.
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Okf
Yale
Lacie Cup
Palt Ambaud
Mary Ant
Gach
Opaccuuht
Walt
Woantoeson
Wostanetas
Spuinat Sminnapolists
Sethory
Laniiordy
Sam Stork Siskep
Atom
Ireland
New York
Ihealy
Lesifes
Peflente
Gresham
Susemem
Rae
Eugin Lefern
Aimee
Bob Rexersoll
Menkol
Rucerall Looswsiogs
Amd
Isaulerigger
Imeleh
Wenngle
Moe Grouud
Aisha
Euler
Ehange
Ganneey
Scot
Arith
Uicaral