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This volume, "Memorial Addresses On The Life And Character Of Richard P. Bland," presents a collection of tributes delivered in both the House of Representatives and the Senate following the death of Richard P. Bland, a long-serving Representative from Missouri. These addresses, given during the 56th Congress, 1st Session (1899-1900), offer insights into Bland's life, his political career, and his impact on the nation. The speeches contained within this book serve as a valuable historical record, capturing the sentiments and perspectives of Blandâe(TM)s contemporaries. They shed light on the political landscape of the late 19th century and the qualities valued in a public servant. This collection is essential for anyone interested in American political history, the history of Missouri, and the lives of influential figures in the U.S. Congress. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.