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“Sunsets in themselves are generally superior to sunrises; but with the sunset we appreciate images drawn from departed peace and faded glory.”

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George Stillman Hillard

George Stillman Hillard was an American lawyer born on September 22, 1808, and died on January 21, 1879. He made significant contributions to the legal field in the United States, particularly in the areas of land law and property rights. more

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