“Peace and commerce with foreign nations could be more effectually and cheaply cultivated by a common agent; therefore they gave the Federal Government the sole management of our relations with foreign governments.”
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Robert Toombs
Robert Toombs was a prominent American politician who served as a U.S. Senator. Born on July 2, 1810, and passing away on December 15, 1885, Toombs was a steadfast supporter of the Confederate States during the American Civil War and played a significant role in political and diplomatic circles. more
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