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On the same principle could not a great national organiza- 

 tion with ramifications in every state be formed out of the 

 lesser organizations now in existence and an immense 

 power for good thus established ? 



I have taken more of your valuable time than my 

 abilities warrant, and I can but thank you for such con- 

 sideration as you may give to this, at best, but rambling 

 dissertation. 



