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 114 ADMISSION OF MICHIGAN INTO THE UNION.

They, indeed, bore the burden and heat of the day, But you've as good right to your penny as they ; Though the price of our freedom they better have known, Since they paid for it out of their purses alone, Yet a portion belongs to the youngest, I ween, So hold up your head with the " Old Thirteen."

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