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    1. Harrisonthornton 23 Feb 2026
      Your Excellency---it may scarcely appear necessary to lay before Your Excellency any lengthened details of what has taken place between the Orange Free State and myself.

      It is a polite way of saying, We both know what’s going on here, so let's get straight to the point.

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      The Detriments of British Rule: In the Cause of Humanity: Nothing. Everything, therefore, is in your favor under this heading.

      It’s a backhanded compliment.It mocks the British for thinking their empire was a charity project when it was actually about power and profit.

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