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most ancient ring known is supposed
One of the oldest, if not the most ancient ring known, is supposed to be that in the collection of Dr. Abbot, of Cairo, now preserved with his other Egyptian antiquities at New York.
— from Finger-Ring Lore: Historical, Legendary, Anecdotal by Jones, William, F.S.A.

Massachusetts adopted resolutions kindred in spirit
[109] The Legislature of Virginia, even before Massachusetts, adopted resolutions kindred in spirit, which were moved by Patrick Henry, and heroically [Pg 167] carried by his eloquent voice, even against the menacing cry of “Treason.”
— from Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 13 (of 20) by Charles Sumner

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