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To me it was particularly vexatious, as the measure was a pet one of mine, having labored for it with much zeal, and in the confidence that the National Convention would approve it.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Julian: “To me it was particularly vexatious, as the measure was a pet one of mine, having labored for it with much zeal, and in…”
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Julian expresses his frustration over the removal of a key provision from his proposed measure, reflecting his dedication to the cause.
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