The bosom of America is open to receive not only the Opulent and respe…

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The bosom of America is open to receive not only the Opulent and respectable Stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all Nations And Religions; whom we shall wellcome to a participation of all our rights and previleges... ✨ The Writings of George Washington edited by John C. Fitzpatrick, vol. 27, (p. 254), 1938.
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