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Government of Jefferson Territory," proclaimed Governor Steele at the 

 end of his career, "I, as its chief executive, would advise and counsel 

 our citizens to remain loyal and firm to that old flag that has protected 

 us from our infancy. Pay your debts when you can, live honorably 

 with all men, but love your country and its flag even unto death, if 

 required." 



