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Word: encompass (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1880-1889
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...feel like thanking God that my home lies three thousand miles further on, and in what is called the wilderness. Should you get as far as Oregon in your travels, go to my father's. You will find rest there, and room - as much land as you can encompass in a day's ride, - and I promise you there the respect due a stranger to our shores, to your attainments, your industry, and your large, generous and tranquil nature. Or should you decide to return here, and not bear further abuse, come to my housetop and abide with me, where...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 2/20/1882 | See Source »

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