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Senator Rawlins, of Utah, made an attack upon our officers, and especially upon General Chaffee, which was nothing short of disgraceful, and should not be allowed to go without vigorous condemnation.
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gutenberg.orgGrenville Dodge: “Senator Rawlins, of Utah, made an attack upon our officers, and especially upon General Chaffee, which was nothing short…”
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Dodge criticizes Senator Rawlins for his attack on military officers, calling for condemnation of such actions.
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