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I never refused my help to any person black or white and I liked the office nonetheless because there were neither fees nor salary connected with it.

Salmon P. Chase

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Salmon P. Chase
Age: 65 †
Born: 1808
Born: January 13
Died: 1873
Died: May 7
Former U.S. Senator
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New Hampshire
Salmon Portland Chase
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