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Re: J. Ross Browne's Report?
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On Wednesday, May 13, 2020, Clay Shannon <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I have notes that Twain wrote the following:
> They speak of “prodigious veins” and “magnificent deposits” and “wonderful
> richness,” etc., and behold their tongues are touched with inspiration and
> they prophecy! They reveal the things that shall come to pass, with the
> easy confidence of Elisha’s newly invested with the enchanted mantle.
> ...in an article named "J. ROSS BROWNE'S REPORT" dated December 16, 1867.
> But now I can no longer locate the source of it - where did it appear? Is
> anybody familiar with this one?
>
> - B. Clay Shannon
>

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