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Grenville Dodge: “History tells of but few who so blended the grace and the gentleness of the friend with the dignity, courage, faith and…”

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History tells of but few who so blended the grace and the gentleness of the friend with the dignity, courage, faith and manliness of the soldier.
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Grenville Dodge
Republican · Iowa

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Dodge reflects on the admirable qualities of a soldier and a friend, highlighting the balance between strength and compassion.

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