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John Morley: “Not a few will count first the vigour with which he repaired what had been an erroneous judgment of his own and of vast…”

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Not a few will count first the vigour with which he repaired what had been an erroneous judgment of his own and of vast hosts of his countrymen, by his courage in carrying through the submission of the Alabama claims to arbitration.
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John Morley

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Morley highlights Gladstone's courage in addressing the Alabama claims, showcasing his commitment to justice.

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