The Kind of "Assisted Emigrant" We Can Not Afford to Admit

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The Kind of "Assisted Emigrant" We Can Not Afford to Admit

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This cartoon illustrates the fear that immigrants will bring death and disease with them to American shores. Death is shown on board the ship carrying a scythe and the caption reads, "The Kind of 'Assisted Emigrant' We Can Not Afford to Admit."