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“My first concern was to take care of my drawing. I did not have any knowledge in arts, especially Haitian arts, apart from the paintings I saw in my father's office.”

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Ralph Allen
Ralph Allen

Ralph Allen, a pioneer in the British postal industry, was born in 1693 and died on June 29, 1764. He founded the postal coach service in the British postal system, making significant contributions to the development of the postal industry in Britain. more

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