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David Daggett: “If we are directed to turn our eyes to those who for years past have been held up in the unsuccessful nominations, and…”

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If we are directed to turn our eyes to those who for years past have been held up in the unsuccessful nominations, and are told that these are to be substituted for the men who now guide our Councils, what are we to expect?
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David Daggett
Federalist · Connecticut

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Daggett questions the rationale behind replacing current leaders with those previously rejected.

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