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John Morley: I am deeply grateful to you for the confidence you are willing to place in me, and for the many kind words you spoke to…

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I am deeply grateful to you for the confidence you are willing to place in me, and for the many kind words you spoke to me yesterday.” In the parched air of official politics the relation of these two towards one another is a peculiar and a refreshing element.
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John Morley

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Morley conveys gratitude for the trust placed in him, illustrating the personal connections in political life.

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