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Henry spoke of the danger of the power of Congress over elections, and the treaty-making power.
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gutenberg.orgAlbert Beveridge: “Henry spoke of the danger of the power of Congress over elections, and the treaty-making power.”
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Beveridge discusses Henry's warnings about Congressional power and its implications for elections.
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