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Mr. Brown was married in Newburyport, Mass., January 4. 1827, to Miss Sarah Hawes Carnes, daughter of Joseph and Dorcas (Hawes) Carnes of Boston, Mass.
Their children are, -
1. Charles Hector, b. Dec. 11, 1827, at Newburyport ; d. Sept. 25, 1831.
2. Joseph Carnes, b. Feb. 22, 1829, at Lempster, N. H.
3. Horace Chapin, b. June 9, 1831, at Townsend, Vt.
4. Sarah Jane Fairbank, b. Feb. 20, 1833, at Newfane, Vt. ; d. Nov. 5, 1838.
5. Charles Coffin, b. Feb. 1, 1835, at Jamaica, Vt. ; d. July 23, 1836.
6. Antoinette, b. May 2, 1840, at Newbury (Byfield), Mass.
SAMUEL HILL MERRILL,
Was the son of James and Susanna (Whitny) Merrill, and was born in Buxton, Maine, May 18, 1805. He was not baptized in infancy. Mr. Merrill is not a graduate at college, and, with the exception of six months at the Academy in Fryeburg, Me., and one year at Phillip's Academy, Exeter, N. H., his academical studies were pursued in private. " The great change in my religious state, he says, took place while I was teaching school in Brownfield, Maine. At a time of great religious de- clension I was led to see myself a guilty, self-ruined sinner, and despair- ing of recovery by my own efforts, I committed myself to God's method of recovering grace through the redemption of his Son. God's character and service then seemed as attractive, as they had before appeared re- pulsive. I united with the First Congregational Church in Exeter, N. H., Jan. 1827. My theological studies were pursued under the direc-
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tion of the Piscataqua Association for the term of two years. Rev. Jacob Cummings, then of Stratham, N. H., now of Exeter, N. H., was my in- structor, and to him -for encouragement and material aid (without which I might never have entered the ministry), for sound instruction and judicious counsel, and an example of singular devotedness to the Master's work, - I owe more than to any other man living or dead.
"Subsequently, after resigning my first pastoral charge, I was for one year a member of the 'Troy and Albany Theological Seminary,' under the gratefully-remembered instruction of the Rev. Drs. Beaman, Kirk, and Prof. Larned, afterwards of Y. C."
Mr. Merrill was approbated by the Piscataqua Association, July 21, 1830. He was ordained at Barrington, N. H., Feb. 23, 1831 ; dismissed Aug. 18, 1835, to become agent of the Am. Tract Soc. at the West. He returned to N. E. in 1838 in feeble health, and labored as stated supply for a few months at Centre Harbor, N. H. ; installed pastor of the Cong. church at Amesbury and Salisbury Mills Village, Sept. 16, 1840 ; dis- missed Nov. 7, 1844; installed pastor of the Cong. church in Old Town, Me., January 5, 1848 ; dismissed July 19, 1854. After laboring some months in Bluehill, Maine, he became minister of the Bethel Church, Portland. Me., Feb. 5, 1856, which station he still occupies.
Mr. Merrill was married in Northwood, N. H., Nov. 8, 1831, to Han- nah Prentice, daughter of Rev. Josiah and Nancy (Wiggin) Prentice, of Northwood.
The names of their children are, -
1. Edward Payson, b. Nov. 7, 1834.
2. Susan Prentice, b. April 6, 1840.
3. Marion Calista, b. January 10, 1842.
ANSON SHELDON,
Became a member of the Association Feb. 24, 1841.
He was installed at Falmouth, Me., Oct. 28, 1835 ; dis. Nov. 15, 1836 ; installed at Raymond, N. H., June 28, 1837; dis. Oct. 15, 1839 ; the church being divided on the question of his usefulness.
JONATHAN FRENCH STEARNS,
Was the son of Rev. Samuel and Abigail (French) Stearns, and was born in Bedford, Mass., Sept. 4, 1808. He graduated at H. U. in 1830, and was connected for one year with the class in Andover Theo-
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logical Seminary which graduated in 1835. He received the degree of D. D. from the College of New Jersey in 1850. He was ordained pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Newburyport, Mass., Sept. 16, 1835 ; dis. Oct. 14, 1849 ; inst. over the First Presbyterian Church in Newark, N. J., Dec. 13, 1849.
He was married to Joanna Chaplin, daughter of Dr. James Prescott Chaplin of Cambridgeport, Mass.
He was married a second time Nov. 15, 1843, to Anna S. Prentiss, daughter of Capt. William and ---- (Lewis) Prentiss of Portland, Me.
The names of their children are, -
1. Sargent Prentiss, b. Nov. 20, 1844.
2. Lewis French, b. March 10, 1847.
3. Ann Prentiss, b. June 27, 1853.
JOHN PIKE,
Was the son of Richard and Mary (Boardman) Pike. He was born in Newbury (now Newburyport), July 3, 1813, and was baptized in infancy. Of his religious experience he says :
" My first seeking of the kingdom of God seems to have been in the month of March, 1829, when I was fifteen years old. I was prompted to it by a few words from a fellow student in the Academy at Woburn, Mass., who thought he had lately found an interest in religion. The faithful instruction of Rev. Mr. Bennett, and the warm encouragement of the young man who knew the way to Jesus Christ, helped to keep alive my interest, until, upon the fifth day after my first impression, I thought it pleased the Holy Spirit to give me the repentance which needs not to be repented of, and the faith which works by love. The spring and summer were mostly spent by me in trying to lead the young to the hope I trusted and had found ; nor has this employment since failed to be one of hearty interest to me. These many years have revealed to me the deep depravity of my nature, the feebleness of my purposes ; the ease with which I forget God, notwithstanding all he has done for me, and at the same time the wisdom of God's government, the glory of redemption, the happiness of knowing and doing the will of God; the many spiritual blessings which we in our weakness may secure for others, when we are strengthened by Christ. I have never found occasion to change my ear- liest cry : ' God be merciful to me a sinner,' for one that is more self-reli- ant. I am expecting to be a ' sinner saved by grace.' But if this expec- tation should be disappointed, I feel that God will be just in sending
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upon me the sorrows which are threatened to sin. I can cheerfully com- mit myself to his will, knowing that he does all things well, and confident that great multitudes will not be wanting, who will serve him in time, and praise him in eternity."
Mr. Pike was prepared for college at Newburyport and at Woburn by Alfred Pike, a late eminent teacher. He graduated at B. C., 1833, and at the Theo. Sem., Andover, in 1837 ; he was licensed to preach by the Newburyport Presbytery (afterwards united with the Londonderry), April 26, 1837 ; he was ordained as an Evangelist by the same presby- tery, April 25, 1838, in the Second Presbyterian Church, Newburyport. He preached for two years at Falmouth. but being in feeble health, he declined a settlement. He was installed at Rowley, Nov. 18, 1840.
Mr. Pike was married August 11, 1841, to Miss Deborah Adams, only child of Col. Daniel and Mary (Adams) Adams of Newbury.
His publications are, -
1. Discourse on the death of Capt. Ward Eldred and Mr. William Eldred, delivered in the Congregational Church, North Falmouth, July 14, 1839.
2. Discourse at the Annual Thanksgiving, November 28, 1844, from Psalm 2: 11,- " Rejoice with trembling; " delivered in the Congrega- tional Church. Rowley.
3. Discourse at the Annual Thanksgiving, November 26, 1846, from Ezekiel 21 : 27 ; delivered in the Congregational Church, Rowley.
4. Discourse delivered at Rowley on the eighth Anniversary of his settlement, November 19, 1848, from 1 Samuel 4: 13.
5. Discourse delivered before Poore's Rifle Guards, in the Congrega- tional Church, Rowley, November 29, 1855, from Judges 7 : 20, - " And they cried, The sword of the Lord and of Gideon."
6. Election Sermon, delivered before the Government of the Common- wealth of Massachusetts, January 7, 1857, from John 8: 32.
7. The Bud, Blossom, and Fruit ; or. Early Piety, permanent and progressive, published in 1858, by the Massachusetts Sabbath School Society.
HENRY AUGUSTUS WOODMAN,
Was born in Newburyport, Sept. 24, 1813, and was the son of Henry and Abigail Ward (Truesdell) Woodman.
Mr. Woodman spent three years at Woburn Academy, and entered A. C. in 1837, but was obliged to leave early in the Sophomore year, on account of ill health. He taught school in Berkley, Mass., about one year, and pursued his college studies with John Usher Parsons. He
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read theology with Rev. Alvin Cobb of West Taunton, and was appro- bated by the Taunton Association Nov. 4, 1840.
He was ordained pastor of the First Church in West Newbury, Nov. 30, 1842 ; dismissed March 20, 1844.
He became editor and publisher of the Watchtower in November, 1844, and retained that position until 1849. He has been an invalid for many years, and unable to perform any ministerial labors. His residence is Newburyport.
Mr. Woodman married in Newburyport, January 11, 1843, Mary Jane Morton, daughter of Capt. Stephen and Mary (Ratcliffe) Morton. The names of their children are, -
1. Charles Henry, b. Oct. 4, 1847.
2. Edmund Ratcliffe, b. Nov. 7, 1851.
3. Amy -, b. July 14, 1854.
4. Mary Schaufler, b. Aug. 4, 1858.
ENOCH POND,
Was the son of Rev. Enoch Pond, D. D., of Bangor, Me. His mo- ther's maiden name was Wealthy Munson Hawes. She was a daughter of William Hawes, late of Wrentham, and a niece of the late Hon. Judge Daggett, of New Haven, Conn. He was born in Ward, now Auburn, Mass., June 20, 1820, and was baptized in infancy. He was hopefully con- verted during a protracted meeting in Bangor, Me., in the spring of 1833, when he was about thirteen years of age. He united with the Hammond Street Church in that city, Dec. 3, 1833. He prepared for college at Bangor, and graduated at B. C. 1858. He taught the High School in Bucksport, Me., one year, and then entered the Theological Seminary at Bangor, where he graduated in 1842. He was approbated by the Penobscot Association Feb. 16, 1842, and was ordained colleague pastor with Rev. Isaac Braman, of the Congregational church in Georgetown, Dec. 3, 1842.
At the time of his settlement, he was thought to enjoy perfect health. But at an early period in his ministry, his health began to fail. He per- formed the duties of his office until March 15, 1846, when with difficulty he preached one sermon, and was never able to perform that service afterwards. He left Georgetown in May, 1846, and resided alternately with his father and his father-in-law. He died of consumption at Bucks port, Me., Dec. 17, 1846, aged 26, and, at the earnest desire of his par- ishioners, was buried in Georgetown Dec. 24, 1846 ; Rev. Mr. Edgell, then of West Newbury, preached his funeral sermon.
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The following is from an obituary published in the New England Pu- ritan :
"In early youth he gave many indications of an active and energetic mind, and had the ability, beyond most persons of his age, of making himself agreeable, and of winning the respect and confidence of his com- panions. At the age of thirteen years, he received his first permanent religious impressions, during a revival in Bangor. Several lads, of about the same age, were hopefully converted at the same time. By his instru- mentality they were gathered into a prayer-meeting by themselves, in his father's study, the exercises of which were continued for a long period, and are now remembered by many young men, and by some ministers, with the deepest interest. In his wandering moments, during his last sickness, his heart seemed to be with his dear people. Once he imagined himself at the communion table with his church, and went audibly through with the service of giving thanks. About an hour before his death, he alluded to the circumstances of his conversion, and requested his father to repeat the text of that sermon which was blessed to his soul. His father's sermon was founded on Ps. 119: 59. He then repeated Cowper's Hymn (67th Select),
' Oh for a closer walk with God,' etc.,
and coming to the last verse but one, and looking up to his dearest earthly friend, he proceeded to repeat, with great emphasis, ---
' The dearest idol I have known,' etc.
Soon after this, some alteration was perceived. His last words were, ' God is my support ;' and then, without a struggle or a groan, he fell sweetly asleep.
" As a man, Rev. Mr. Pond was distinguished for his social qualities, for his sense of propriety, taste, prudence, decision, and unaffected mod- esty. His mind seemed to develop its powers symmetrically, and its efforts, if not yet brilliant, were harmoniously beautiful. As a preacher, he showed himself well fitted for his work. He wrote his sermons with care, delivered them with earnestness, was heard with marked attention and pleasure. The plan of his sermon, the style of composition, and his elocution, had a pleasing correspondence, and made him highly accepta- ble in the pulpit, at home or abroad. There was a manly vigor in all parts of his discourse. His devotional services were characterized for emotion, sincerity, adaptation, and lucid arrangement of thought. But with all these promises, big with the hope of an able and useful ministry, he has been called to the duties of a higher station, to mingle with the pure spirits of heaven. 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.'"
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The following extract is from a letter of Rev. Dr. Pond of Bangor.
" It is a mournful pleasure to me to furnish you with these statistics respecting my departed son. He was, in all respects, a choice young man. He had a bright intellect ; acquired knowledge easily and rapidly ; was social and lively in his natural disposition ; a pleasant companion ; a faithful husband ; a good preacher and pastor ; and a dutiful son. He seemed to grow in grace rapidly during the latter part of his life, and died peacefully rejoicing in the Lord. We all said, when he was gone, that he had every thing we could desire except his life."
Mr. Pond was married May 25, 1843, at Bueksport, Me., to Miss Mary Thurston Blodgett, daughter of Dea. Bliss and Mary (Thurston) Blodgett.
Mrs. Pond is still living a widow.
Their only child is Mary Bliss, born in Georgetown, Mass., Oct. 21, 1844.
We are not aware that any writings of Mr. Pond were ever published.
HENRY BOYNTON SMITH,
Was born in Portland, Me., Nov. 21, 1815. He was the son of Henry and Arixene (Southgate) Smith, and was baptized in infancy, by Rev. Dr. Nichols, pastor of the Unitarian church in Portland, with which his parents then worshipped. "My religious change," says Prof. Smith, " was most marked in my views and feelings in respect to Christ, as a divine being and the only Saviour of the world." He united with the Congregational church in Saccarappa, Me., August 3, 1834.
He graduated at B. C. in 1834. Studied a few months at Andover ; was one year (1835-36) in Bangor Theological Seminary ; was tutor in Bowdoin College in 1836-37 ; studied at Halle and Berlin in Germany, 1837-40; was again tutor in Bowdoin College for one year, 1840-1. He was approbated by the Cumberland Association, Me., August 11, 1840 ; was ordained pastor of the Congregational church in West Amesbury, Dec. 29, 1842, and was dismissed Sept. 29, 1847.
He was inaugurated Professor of Mental and Moral Philosophy in Amherst College, - 1847. He resigned his professorship in Dec., 1850, and was inaugurated Professor of Church History in Union The- ological Seminary, New York, Feb. 12, 1851. He was transferred from this chair to that of Systematic Theology in the same Institution, and inaugurated May 6, 1855.
He received the honorary degree of S. T. D. from the Vermont Uni- versity in 1851.
Prof. Smith was married at Northampton, Mass., January 5, 1843, to
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Mi -: Elizabeth Lee Allen, daughter of Rev. William Allen, D. D., Pres- ident of Bowdoin College from 1820 to 1839. The maiden name of her mother was Maria Malleville Wheelock.
The names of their children are, -
1. Arixene Southgate, b. in West Amesbury, Nov. 2, 1843.
2. Maria Malleville Wheelock, b. in West Amesbury, Dec. 15, 1845.
3. William Allen, b. in Amher-t, Mass., Aug. 16, 1848.
4. Henry Goodwin, b. in New York City, January 8, 1860. The publications of Prof. Smith are, -
1. Articles on theological and philosophical subjects in the Literary and Theological Review, Bibliotheca Sacra, Christian Review, Metho- diet Quarterly, New Brunswick Review, and in the American Theologi- cal Review.
2. Relatione of Faith and Philosophy. Porter Rhet. Soc., Andover, 1849.
3. Nature and Worth of the Science of Church History. Inaugural, New York, 1851.
4. Problem of the Philosophy of History. Phi Beta Kappa Society, Yale, 1853.
5. The Reformed Churches in relation to Church History. Before the Presb. Hist. Society, 1855.
6. The Idea of Christian Theology as a System. Inaugural, New York, 1855.
7. Inspiration of the Scriptures. Before the Synod of New York and New Jersey, 1855.
B. Argument for Christian Colleges. Before the Collegiate Society, Boston, 1857.
9. Jesus Christ, the Great Reconciler. National Preacher, 1858.
10. Ultimate Supremacy of the Kingdom of Redemption. Williams College, 1851.
11. The Science of the Beautiful. New York University, 1861.
12. History of the Church of Christ, in Chronological Tables. Folio, New York, 1860.
18. Memorial of Anson G. Phelps, Jr. New York, 1860.
14. Revision of Chessler's Church History. 3 vols, and translation of vol. 4. New York, 1858 C1.
15. Revision, with large Additions of Hagenbach's History of Doc- trines, 2 vols, New York, 1860-1.
JOHN PHELPS COWLES,
The son of Samuel and Olive ( Phelps) Cowles, was born in Cole- brook, Conn., January 21, 1805. He was baptized when about eleven
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years of age. Of his religious life he says. "Early in the spring of 1821, at the age of sixteen, I was awakened to a sense of religious truth and obligation. I found myself a lost sinner, estranged from God, and knowing no way to return. After some weeks of painful and anxious inquiry, I think I was brought to feel a tender sense of the guilt of sin, and not long after I obtained an interesting and delightful view of the worth and excellency of Christ as a Saviour, and just such a Saviour as I needed. These views and feelings occupied my soul continually, and gave me much peace and comfort, although for a long time I did not in- dulge any hope of personal acceptance. In the course of a few months I was prompted by my father to begin a course of education with refer- ence to the ministry, if it should be the will of God to call me to it ; and on the first Sabbath in March, 1822, I joined the Congregational church in Colebrook, Conn."
Mr. Cowles graduated at Y. C. in 1826, and studied theology in the Theological Department of Y. C., under Dr. Taylor, three years.
He was approbated by the Litchfield South Association, June 5, 1832. He was ordained at Princeton, Mass., June 18, 1833 ; dismissed Dec. 18, 1834 ; inaugurated Professor of the Language and Literature of the Old Testament, in the Oberlin Collegiate Institute, Sept., 1836 ; resigned Oct. 21, 1839. Appointed principal of an Academy in Elyria, Ohio, March, 1840 ; resigned April, 1844. Mr. and Mrs. Cowles assumed the charge of the Ipswich Female Seminary, May, 1844, and since that time that useful and successful Institution has been under their management.
Mr. Cowles married at Ipswich, Mass., Oct. 16, 1838, Miss Eunice Caldwell, daughter of John and Eunice (Stanwood) Caldwell.
The names of their children are, -
1. Mary Phelps. b. Aug. 5, 1839, in Oberlin, Ohio.
2. Roxanna Caldwell, b. July 30. 1841, in Elyria, Ohio.
3. John Phelps, b. Jan. 23, 1844, in Elyria, Ohio.
4. Henry Augustine, b. April 30, 1846, in Ipswich, Mass. He en- listed in the spring of 1864 in the 150th Ohio National Guards, called out for one hundred days. being at the time a member of the Soph- omore class in Oberlin College. He died July 14, 1864.
5. Susan Abby Rice, b. April 24, 1848, in Ipswich, Mass. Mr. Cowles has published, -
1. Review of Ernesti, on applying the principles of Common Life to the Study of the Scriptures. - Chr. Spect., No. 1, vol. 3.
2. Application of the Principles of Common Sense to certain disputed Doctrines. - Chr. Spect., No. 3, vol. 3.
3. Review of Dr. Murdock's Translation of Mosheim's Ecclesiastical History. - Chr .. Spect., No. 1, vol. 4.
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4. On the Early History of Theology. - Chr. Spect., No. 2, vol. 4.
5. Review of Douglas on Errors in Religion. - Chr. Spect., No. 3, vol. 4.
6. Review of Stuart on the Romans. - Chr. Spect., No. 4, vol. 4.
7. Progress in Theology. - Chr. Spect., vol. 10.
8. Letters to the Trustees of the Oberlin Collegiate Institute, 1839 and 1840.
9. Lecture on Principles of School Government. - Transactions of the Mass. Teachers' Association, vol. 1.
Also many miscellaneous articles.
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HOSFORD,
Was born in Thetford, Vt., Nov. 11, 1817. He was the son of Joseph and Abigail (Bartholomew) Hosford, and was baptized in infancy by " good old Dr. Burton." He prepared for college in Thetford Academy, and graduated at D. C. in 1838, and at the Theo. Sem., Andover, in 1841. He was approbated by the Andover Association, April 13, 1841. The Centre Church, Haverhill, Mass., gave him a call to become their pastor, which he accepted, and he was ordained May 21, 1845. Here he remained until protracted ill health and the best medical advice com- pelled him to relinquish all thought of any further active service in his profession. He was dismissed Oct. 26, 1863. When asked for some account of his religious experience, he replied, -" I grew up into piety by baptism, religious training, and the grace of God." He united with the Congregational church, Hanover, N. II., April 17, 1836. After a lingering sickness of consumption, he fell asleep in Jesus, about one o'clock on the morning of Aug. 10, 1864.
" Our Brother Hosford," says Dr. Withington, " has left on our hearts an impression of deep veneration, for his consecrated talents and intelli- gent piety. He was a preacher to wear well, whose influence could only be appreciated in a permanent pastorate. He was constantly gaining on his friends and his people ; and the more you knew him, the greater was your confidence in his sincerity and worth. His orthodoxy was sound, rather inclined to cleave to the old formulas than to depart from them, and never separating the doctrines of religion from their devotional influ- ence. His pulpit performances were generally well matured, but he did not confine himself to the homiletics of his profession. He wrote many papers for our religious periodicals ; and life and manners commanded his attention as well as theology. There was a vein of satire that ran through his communications, not at all inconsistent with the most solemn
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designs of a servant of Christ. We never remember that he avowed himself as a poet, and yet there were published, a few years ago, some exquisite verses entitled, Wanted, a Minister, which we supposed must have flowed from his pen, because they had the shape and hue of his mind. Thus, whether he wept over sinners, or smiled at the follies of the wise, he had the same end in view, the repentance and rectification of mankind. Yes, brother, thy tears were drops of pity, thy smiles gleams of wisdom. 'For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.'"
The mind of Brother Hosford was one of great delicacy and tender- ness. He was not a metaphysician, though he often made fine distinc- tions, his taste serving him in the place of analytic power. His prom- inent mental development was through his taste and emotions. He loved music with a passion. The great festival of the year to him was to visit Boston and attend a rehearsal of an oratorio or a symphony from one of the old masters. He was a great lover of nature, and a quick ob- server of her moods and handiwork. Few, in passing through the woods and meadows, or in climbing the rocks upon the sea-shore, could find so many flowers and subjects of interest and study. But the place of great- est freedom and delight to him was his own home. Ilere his love was unchecked by his natural shrinking from publicity, and he allowed his feelings full play. Though he had a keen enjoyment of humor, and fre- quently allowed his satire free utterance, still his delight was in the con- templation of spiritual things above all criticism. And it was only when one was so near to him that he could speak freely of this higher life, that our brother was truly understood and appreciated.
As a minister, he was consecrated to his profession. He was not without ambition, but it was noble and worthy. To give up all his cher- ished hopes in his profession, in the midst of his years, was no common struggle ; yet, through the grace of God, he was enabled to do this, and submissively to wait the appointments of the divine will. As his end drew near, there was a perceptible growth in his faith, and in his love for the verities of the gospel. On one occasion, as his wife was reading to him a hymn of beautiful sentiment, he requested her to put it aside, and take the Bible and read from the words of Christ, or from Saint Paul, saying, " I have got beyond these; I want the strong truths of the Divine Word." His departure was in harmony with his life, - peaceful and quiet, like the going down of the summer's sun.
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