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January 9, 1818, an act was passed by the Legislature of the Territory of Illinois to establish a Bank at Edwardsville with a capital stock of $300,000; one-third to be subscribed for by the Legislature of the Territory or State, when a State should be formed. It was to be known as "The President, Directors and Company of the Bank of Edwardsville," and to so continue until January 1, 1838. Benj. Stephen- son, James Mason, John McKee, Joseph Conway and Abraham Prickett, or any three of them, were commissioned for the purpose of raising subscriptions.
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resident of the place .* The first store was opened by Abraham Prickett, and the second by Benjamin Y. Stephenson; this was about 1815 or 1816. The first hotel was opened by John T. Lusk in 1816.
The settlements in Illinois generally extended from the south, and the organization of counties took the same direction. Madison County was organized in 1812, and extended indefinitely northward. Edwardsville, the county seat, was the rendesvous of the ambitous and aspiring men, who were looking for places and offices on the organization of new coun- ties, and hence the great influx of those who afterwards became promin- ent in the State, may be accounted for.
*JOSHUA ATWATER emigrated from Westfield, Mass., to St. Clair County in 1801. and engaged in teaching school as early as 1807. He removed to Madison County in 1817. He brought with him his New England education and habits, and was perhaps the founder of the first charitable institution organized in the Territory of Illinois. This Society, organized March Ist, 1809, was called the "Charitable Society," the members of which signed the Constitution of the Society, and agreed to make quarterly payments into the Treasury. "The contributions of said Society to be employed for the relief of the oppressed and afflicted of all RANKS AND COLORS, WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION OR PREJUDICE." "and bestowed on such proper objects as the wisdom and discretion of the Committee might point out."
The paper is drawn up in the hand-writing of Mr. Atwater, and his name ap- pears at the head of the subscription list for the highest amount subscribed, al- though at that time he was not worth fifty dollars. Amongst the signers are Jesse Walker, William Scott, Ben. M. Piatt, John Everett, David Everett, Wm. Barton, Thos. Kirkpatrick, Robert McMahan, Gilless Maddux.
In 1820 Mr. Atwater commenced a small business in Edwardsville, and continued in active business until 1837, when he retired with a competency. He is now (August, 1866,) in the ninetieth year of his age, with a mind but little impaired by the infirmities of age.
ERASTUS WHEELER, another of the early settlers still living in Edwardsville, was born in Otsego County, New York, January 14, 1797.
He joined the American Army under Captain Wetmore May 13, 1813, General Wilkinson, Commander-in-Chief, when sixteen years of age, and was sent to the Canada frontier and wintered at Sackett's Harbor. The next spring was on the Niagara frontier. He was at the battle of Lundy's Lane, and assisted to carry Col. Campbell, who was wounded, to the boat. He was also at the siege of Fort Erie, and engaged in the celebrated Sortie at that place. His time expired May 13, 1818, having served five years at eight dollars a month. He was discharged as Second Sergeant U. S. Infantry.
Mr. Wheeler came to Edwardsville June, 1819-was in the Black Hawk War in 1831; also was captain of a company under Gen. Samuel Whiteside in 1832. During this war Black Hawk was entirely defeated by Gen. James D. Henry.
Capt. Wheeler volunteered in 1847 in the Mexican War, and commanded a com- pany under Col. Wm. H. Bissell. Was in command at Saltillo-a post of great re- sponsibility and danger-during the memorable battle of Buena Vista. While the United States forces under Gen. Taylor was engaged in the battle of Buena Vista, a Mexican force consisting of 2000 men attacked Saltillo. Capt. Wheeler, Lieut. Shover and Lieut. Donaldson had about 250 men to defend the post. They went out with this force and gave them fight. The Mexicans, supposing there was a much larger force in reserve, retreated to the hills and made no further attack.
Capt. Wheeler succeeded in accumulaling a fine estate. The once powerful con- stitution is now yielding to age and disease.
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MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
EDWARDSVILLE
HARDWARE AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT STORE.
CHARLES G. VAUGHN
Would respectfully inform the citizens of Madison County that he has opened, in his building,
West Side of Public Square, Edwardsville, A New, Large and Complete Assortment of
HARDWARE
CUTLERY,
CARPENTERS' TOOLS, ETC.
Among other articles may be found
Hammers, Hatchets, Augers, Screws, Bolts, Nuts, Locks, Hinges, Files, Nails, Rope, Scythes, Rakes, Pitchforks, Spades, Shovels. Knives and Forks, Oil Cloths, and a Large Assortment of Wood- ware, Etc., Etc., Etc.
Whether you desire to purchase, or otherwise,
COME AND SEE ME,
And examine my stock of goods.
CHAS. G. VAUGHN.
D- MORGAN & COREY, 14 Belle Street.
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F. T. KRAFFT, DEALER IN
DRY GOODS
CLOTHING, 1 BOOTS AND SHOES, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, NOTIONS & QUEENSWARE, EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS.
DANIEL KERR, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS. Will attend promptly to all business intrusted to him. NORTHWEST CORNER OF COURT HOUSE SQUARE.
MARSHALL HOUSE,
J. L. MARSHALL, Prop'r. EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS. BILLARD ROOMS ATTACHED. GOOD LIVERY ON THE PREMISES.
MORGAN & COREY represent the Artic Ins. Company.
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MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
JOHN S. TRARES, DEALER IN DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, BOOKS AND STATIONERY, Perfumery, Paints, Oils, Glass, Varnish, TOILET SOAPS, FANCY ARTICLES, TRUSSES, SHOULDER BRACES ; PURE WINES AND LIQUORS FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES. GARDEN SEEDS. . TOBACCO AND SEGARS, North East Corner Court House Square, EDWARDSVILLE, : ILLINOIS.
C. E. CLARK, DEALER IN GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, BOTH STAPLE AND FANCY. GAME, POULTRY, MEATS. ALSO ALL KINDS OF COUNTRY PRODUCE, :N. W. Cor. Court House Square, EDWARDSVILLE, - ILLINOIS.
UNION HOUSE
HUGH KIRKPATRICK, Prop'r, WEST OF COURT HOUSE SQUARE,
EDWARDSVILLE,
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of New York, Assetts $593,973.
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EDWARDSVILLE AND ST. LOUIS, AND EDWARDSVILLE & ALTON
DAILY PASSENGER AND EXPRESS
STAGE LINES!
OMNIBUSSES LEAVE EDWARDSVILLE AT 7 O'CLOCK A. M., every day, Sunday excepted.
Omnibusses from St. Louis leave for Edwardsville at 7 o'clock every morning, Sundays excepted.
And from Alton for Edwardsville they leave at 2 o'clock P. M.
OFFICES-Marshall House and Union House, Edwardsville; Randle House 272 Broadway, St. Louis; Alton House, Alton.
The undersigned takes pleasure in informing the citizens of Edwardsville and vicinity that he has fully completed a large and commodious
LIVERY STABLE,
which will be open at all times and well furnished with the very best of
CARRIAGES, BUGGIES & SADDLE HORSES,
Which he hopes will give satisfaction to all who may favor him with their patronage.
Passengers conveyed to any point on reasonable terms. Ou EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. S. W. TEMPLE, Prop'r.
H. C. SCHEER, DEALER IN DRY GOODS, READY-MADE CLOTHING,
Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, Hardware and Cutlery, Queensware, Hosiery, Fancy Goods, Groceries and Notions. Give him a call and examine his stock before buying elsewhere. EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS.
MORGAN & COREY, General Insurance Agents, Alton.
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One noticeable fact is, that the earliest settlers chose the poorest land for locations. This was owing, in part, to their coming from a timbered country, and hence they doubted the practicability of living on, or cultiva- ting the prairies. Another reason was that the settlers felt constrained to nestle together for protection against the Indians.
Cotton was extensively and regularly cultivated by the early settlers. Thomas Good built a cotton gin about 1817, and carried on an extensive business in that line. Indigo was also frequently raised.
Sickness was more prevalent then than now, owing, doubtless, to the great vegetable decomposition, and exposure of the people from the want of comfortable habitations and clothing.
The Country has become much drier than it was in early days, and con- sequently less productive of fever and ague and other bilious complaints.
At the close of the war with England in 1815, the United States Govern- ment selected a part of Northern Illinois to be distributed amongst the soldiers engaged in that war. The lands thus selected were known as the "Military Bounty Lands," and most of the deeds from the Government and from subsequent purchasers of these lands were recorded at Ed- wardsville.
After the survey of lands in Illinois by the Government, Edwardsville was selected as one of the points where lauds could be entered or purchas- ed from the United States; Benj. Stephenson# and John McKee being the first officers appointed by the Government to discharge the duties of Register and Recorder.
An Indian Agency was about this time established here, called the "Kickapoo Agency,"f which attracted great numbers of Indians to the place for years.
The fact that these offices were located here necessarily attracted the first emigrants to this point; amongst the most prominent of those who early resolved to unite their destinies with the Great West, then a vast wilder- ness, may be mentioned the names of Jesse B. Thomas, sr., who was a Member of Congress from this District; Daniel P. Cook, also a Member of Congress; Emanuel J. West, Judge Jesse B. Thomas, jr., Judge Theophi- lus W. Smith, Judge Samuel D. Lockwood, Gov. Thos. Ford, Geo. For- quer, Gov. Ninian Edwards; also U. S. Senator John. D. Reeves, after- wards Editor of the Congressional Globe; Chester Ashley, afterwards Sen-
"The first brick house of Edwardsville was built for the use of Mr. Stephenson by Col. N. Buekmaster. The person who had made the briek used street dust in- stead of sand, in moulding them. But a few years after its being built, this house crumbled again to dust.
The second brick house was built by Col. B. for James Mason, who occupied it for some years as a hotel.
+Ninian Edwards was agent and Jacques Mettie interpreter. Mettie piloted the the detachment of troops that set fire to the old village of Peoria.
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ator from Arkansas; Gov. Edward Coles, Benj. J. Seward, brother to Sec- retary W. H. Seward; Judge James Semple, Benj. Mills, Henry Starr, and that brave and accomplished gentleman, James D. Henry, who greatly distinguished himself in the Black Hawk War by defeating and capturing Black Hawk, the famous Indian Chief, and thus terminating the war. Upon the elose of the war he was nominated a candidate for the office of Governor of the State of Illinois. Death terminated his career before the wishes of his friends could be consummated.
All of these men had in their day made Edwardsville their place of resi- dence, and they and many more no less noted compatriots well deserve a prominent place in the history of their country. As the dawn is the har- binger of the coming day, so these great men, inheriting the priceless legacy of freedom from sires edneated in the stern and rigid formula of the Revolution, were fit ushers to the Nineteenth Century. It was their des- tiny to fulfill two of the conditions requisite in the progress of a nation towards permananey and fame. The first, the inexorable arbitrament of the sword, with a foe, too, the narrations of whose savage cruelty even now terrify their posterity, though half a century of peace and security has in- tervened,-that peace and security attesting how nobly they fulfilled the condition. The second, the application of knowledge and wisdom in the enactment of rules and laws adapted to the necessities of that day and of the generation now living, the fulfillment of which our greatness as a na- tion to-day abundantly attests. It is a mournful pleasure to write their names and cherish the remembrance of their deeds, while the remains of many of them mingle with the dust of the now undistinguishable forts and block houses that afforded them temporary security.
Edwardsville is situated in township four north and range eight west of the third principal meridian, fourteen miles east-south-east of Alton, eigli- teen north-east from St. Louis, Mo. The town is located on an elevated traet of land approaching the ravines of the Cahokia on the east, and is possessed of many advantages that make it a desirable place of residence and business. Its dwellings are substantially built, and in many instan- ces tastefully adorned with handsome surroundings.
It now contains a population of two thousand souls, about one-half of whom are German; three flouring mills, two breweries, one distillery, one steam furniture manufactory, several dry goods, grocery and general stores that do a thriving business, two newspaper offices that issue weekly papers, together with several carriage, wagon, plow and other mechanical shops. There is a fine Court House with fire-proof offices; also a substantial and commodious school house, recently built, and adapted to the modern grade system, with five hundred children and students.
The town site is underlaid by a vein of excellent coal of about six feet in thickness. Two shafts have been sunk and are worked solely for
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home consumption. The depth below the general surface of the country to the coal is about 120 feet.
Edwardsville is within six and a half miles by a direct line of the Terre Haute, Alton and St. Louis Railroad. Five miles of this distance through the broken country is an old grade, prepared for the Alton and Mount Carmel Road in 1837 by the State. The citizens are now making efforts that promise to result successfully in the building of a railroad to eon- neet with the Alton and St. Louis railways.
The town is surrounded by one of the most fruitful agricultural regions in the world. The Madison County fair grounds are located one mile west of the town, and are among the finest of any county in the State; of them further mention will be made in connection with a history of the County Agricultural Society in the Appendix.
THE COUNTY HOSPITAL is located on the County Farm adjoining the southern limits of Edwardsville. The farm is handsomely located, and in addition to buildings heretofore used, a new edifice has recently been completed. It is substantially built of brick; is ninety feet long, two stories high; with comfortably finished departments, for the safe keeping of those who by reason of poverty or insanity can only rely upon the charity of a generous people.
CHURCHES.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH .- The first organization of the M. E. Church in Edwardsville was in December, 1827. There had been occasion- al preaching by itenerant and local Methodist preachers, but no regular services, nor church organization before that time.
The preface of the original "Class Book" is in the hand writing of Rev. William Chambers.
Mr. Chambers was a man of strong mind, deep piety, and a good preacher. Not having had any school facilities in early life, his educa- tion was confined to very narrow limits.
The following is the copy of the title page of the Class Book:
"Class Book for Edwardsville Class,
December 2d, 1827."
"Remember that the Friday before every Quarterly meeting, is a day set apart as a day for fasting and prayer for the prosperity of Zion. Pray for us your servants."
PETER CARTWRIGHT, P. E. WILLIAM CHAMBERS, P. C.“ ANTONY A. THOMPSON, A. S. P.
*The persons comprising the Class, were: Richard Randle, Class Leader; Rev. Washigton C. Ballard, Elizabeth Ballard, Thomhill Ballard, Mary Brooks, Re- becca Atwater, Joel Neff, Sarah Wright Josiah Randle, Heiress Baker, Marilla Wilder, Samuel A. Walker, Mary Ballard, Alexandor Miller, Aletha Ballard, Ag-
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In 1830 the Church membership had materially increased, and it became necessary to have a house for public worship.
+ Mr. James Mason donated an eligible lot for the purpose, and in 1831 the corner stone of the first Methodist Church in Edwardsville was laid. The building was 40 by 60 feet, and finishest in the plainest style. The charge was embraced in Edwardsville Circuit, with preaching semi-monthly; until 1854, when the old Church was removed, and a more commodious brick building was erected in its stead, and Rey. Hiram Sears was ap- pointed Pastor.
The most remarkable revival in the Church took place in the winter of 1857 and 1858; under the pastorship of Rev. Carlyle Babbitt, when one hundred and forty-four members were added.
A change of population, numerous removals and other causes have re- duced the membership within the past few years.
The present membership is respectable in numbers and influence, and have the services of Rov. Wm. H. Mitchell as pastor.
The CATHOLIC CHURCH had occasional services in the town previous to 1847, when it became regularly organized, and built a frame house for worship. Rev. Reiss officiated for some time. In 1860 Rev. L. Hensen became pastor, succeeded by Rev. P. Peters, in 1861; Rev. J. Vollmeyer in 1863; Rev. J. Tuerk, in 1864; followed in March, 1865, by Rev. Wm. Kuch- enbach. There are about one hundred and twenty-five Catholic families in the parish-Irish and German. The Church building completed cost about $10,000.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH .- There was a Presbyterian Church organized in Edwardsville, March 17th, 1819, with fifteen members. With occasion- al preaching after a few years it became extinct. It was subsequently re- vived by the Presbytery of Alton. Rev. James Ewing was the pastor from 1845 until his death, in 1848; at that time the congregation occupied the Bap- list Church. In 1856 Dr. Spillman leased the Episcopal Church building, for the use of the Presbyterian congregation. Rev. L. P. Bates was pastor from 1856 until his death in 1859.
The PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH was organized several years since. The membership is small in number. They have a neat Church edifice.
nes H. Ballard, Elizabeth Gibson, Ailsworth Baker, Mary Adams, William Galli- gher, William P. McKee, Sarah H. McKee, Hail Mason, Grace Mason, Joshua At- water, Ann M. Randle, William Miller, Katharine Miller, Alexander White, Susannah Kendall, Julia Ann Atwater, Sarah Cotter, Elizabeth Randle, Hosea Armstrong, Samuel McNeal, and Ryland Ballard.
Opposite the name in the class book is the amount paid by each per quarter, for the support of the Churches. These amounts ranged from 121% the minimum to <1,06) { the maximum amount. At present many pay from $10 to $35 per quarter.
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BAPTIST CHURCH .- About the year 1830, there was a Baptist Society organized here, with Rev. Mr. Bradley as pastor. They shortly after- wards built a frame edifice, which still remains.
The GERMAN M. E. CHURCH was organized in 1857. Rev. G. Zallman was their first, and is still the officiating pastor. The Society formerly used the Baptist Church building, but for some four years past have leased the Episcopal edifice. The congregation numbers about seventy mem- bers, with a good Sabbath School.
SOCIETIES.
EEWARDSVILLE LODGE No. 99, A. F. AND A. M., had their first meeting in the Hall of the Sons of Temperance March 24, 1851. Dr. J. H. Weir, H. K. Eaton, Matthew Gillespie, J. A. Prickett, D. Gillespie, J. S. Jett, William Glass, and Thomas O. Springer, organized the lodge. J. H. Weir was elected Master, J. A. Prickett, S. W., H. K. Eaton, J. W., D. Gillespie, Secretary, and M. Gillespie, Treasurer; being the first officers in what has since become Lodge 99. A petition was signed by all present praying for dispensation, which was granted April 10, 1851, making them a Lodge U. D. The following were made members while working as a Lodge U. D .: Chas. W. Crocker, Jas. L. McCorkell, Silas and Obediah Selby, Wm. T. Brown, N. M. Dorsey, Robert Stuart, and J. W. Jeffreys. The Charter was granted Oet. 6, 1851, the first mentioned J. H. Weir and others being charter members. Regular meetings are held on the first and third Thursday evenings of each month. Its present officers are D. Gil- lespie, W. M., J. D. Wallis, S. W., G. M. Cole, J. W., C. W. Crocker, Treasurer, J. Hobson, Secretary. The following is a statement of mnem- bership from March 24th, 1851, to July1st, 1866: Charter members, 8; received while U. D., 8; since charter granted, 94. Total 110. Total de- ceased, demitted and expelled, 65. Present membership, 45.
The peculiar workings of this Order makes it an impossibility for charity acts to be inade public, and no record of them is kept, it being contrary to the principles of the Order. That there are such acts done, no member of the Order will disbelieve for a moment.
The Lodge, so far as it could, has buried its deceased members with Masonic honors.
EDWARDSVILLE LODGE No. 46, I. O. O. F., first met over what was known as Meekers' Store, and organized under a charter granted Decem- ber 27th, 1848, to J. A. Prickett, O. Meeker, F. T. Krafft, H. Hall, (died at W'estern Mo.,) and R. Briggs, charter members. At the meeting on Fri- day evening January 12th, 1849, J. A. Prickett was elected first N. G., O. Meeker first V. G., HI. Hall first Secretary, F. T. Krafft first Treasurer, who were duly installed the same evening by Deputy Grand Master J. K. Biner, of Collinsville. The Lodge flourished until 1856, when the politi-
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cal troubles of the County affected it so much that the lodge failed to meet until the latter part of 1858. The Lodge had in the seven years preceeding 1856, succeeded in getting a handsome property, which was sold in 1858- They met iu the Masonic Hall for the three years subsequent, when they purchased the property adjoining the Catholic Church, where they have fitted up as fine a lodge-room as is owned by any country lodge in the State. Meetings are held regularly every Monday evening. Since 1860 the lodge has progressed finely and happily.
From the date of its organization to the present time, of the lodge mem- bers, fifteen have received weekly benefit, and six have received funeral benefits. Six distressed traveling members of other lodges have been assisted.
Present officers, F. Heyde N. G., E. L. Friday V. G., J. Hobson Secre- tary, Wm. Aldrup Treasurer. Whole number initiated from January 12th, 1849, to July Ist, 1866, one hundred and thirty-two; charter member bers five; joined by card, four; total membership to this date, one hund- red forty-one; total number deceased, withdrawn, suspended and ex- pelled, eighty-three; present membership, fifty-eight.
NEWSPAPERS.
The EDWARDSVILLE SPECTATOR was first issued by Hooper Warren, Esq., on the 30th of May, 1819. He continued it until August 27th, 1825, when, having made arrangements to remove to Cincinnati, he transferred the establishment to Messrs. Lippincott & Abbott, by whom the paper was afterwards conducted. It was published weekly at $3.00 per annum in advance.
The "Illinois Intelligencer," "Illinois Gazette," and "Edwardsville Spectator," were the three newspapers alluded to by Gov. Ford, in his History of Illinois, page 53, as having been "established" by the Anti- Convention party, in 1823, to oppose the introduction of Slavery into Illi- nois; whereas they had all been established several years before; and all, except the Edwardsville Spectator, were in favor of the Convention. Itis true that Henry Eddy, Esq., editor of the Illinois Gazette, at Shawnee- town, being a very honorable and fair dealing man, admitted into his paper the "Letters of Jonathan Freeman," and some other writings, of Morris Birkbeck, in opposition to Slavery. It is also true that, two months and seventeen days before the election of 1824, the "Illinois In- telligencer," was purchased and placed under the editorial management of the late David Blackwell, at that time Secretary of State. Gov. Coles wrote nine Essays for the "Intelligencer," over the signature of "One of Many," in opposition to Slavery; and compiled from the writings of emi- nent authors three or four Essays entitled "The Voice of Virtue, Wis- dom and Experience on the Subject of Negro Slavery." A writer in favor of the Convention, over the signature of "One of the Most," replied through the columns of the "Intelligencer," to the arguments of "One of' Many "-thus intimating that the friends of Slavery constituted the stronger party ;- a boast which the result did not verify. Out of 11,787 votes the Anti-Convention party had a majority of 1,857. The "Edwards- ville Spectator," was the principal engine in producing this result.
The STAR OF THE WEST, by Messrs. Miller & Stine, was established at Edwardsville, September 14th, 1822. It was continued six months, when the establishment went into the hands of Thomas J. McGuire & Co. who issued the ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN, April 12th, 1823. This paper was established for the purpose of advocating the call of a convention. The "Co.," was supposed to comprise the Hon. Theopilus W. Smith, Senator from Madison; Emanuel J. West. a Representative from Madison, and the Rev. William Kinney, Senator from St. Clair. Senator Smith was the reputed Editor, having filled a similar station in the City of New York. Fifty-two numbers were published with the following imprint: "Printed and published by Thomas J. McGuire & Co., Edwardsville, Illinois," and eight numbers from which the imprint was omitted, and the following
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