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The Guardians of the Poor Are Trying to Escape the City
The mayor of Philadelphia is walking into City Hall on a Monday afternoon when he spots one of the Guardians of the poor. The man, Thomas, tries to flee town but you block his way and stop him from leaving. You've never felt so helpless With so many officials abandoning the city, you're starting to wonder how you'll be able to save Philadelphia from total collapse From 1793: A Mayor's Farewell To His People by John Sutter (Simon & Schuster), published in 18th-century editions with an original print run of 1,000 copies.
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