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“What is this you write- 'Come home? Surely now, in our terrible dearth of workers, it is not the time for any one to desert his post. Send us only our first twenty men and I may be tempted to come to help you to find the second twenty.”

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Alexander Murdoch Mackay

Alexander Murdoch Mackay, born on October 13, 1849, and died on February 4, 1890, was a historical figure whose profession and category are currently unknown. His life story, achievements, and contributions are limited in available information. more

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