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Leaving from Liverpool

Britain 1858

Should John and his family leave London and go to live overseas? - No

Are you sure? With so many hungry people and unemployment I fear for my children’s future in London. No, I feel we must leave. I will speak with my wife this day.

John Beakben, an ambitious British shop worker speaks about emigrating to Canada.

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Britian, 1858 - Decisions