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George Julian: It was quite evident from these facts that Stanton, with all his force of will, did not rule the President, as the…

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It was quite evident from these facts that Stanton, with all his force of will, did not rule the President, as the public has generally supposed.
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George Julian
Republican · Indiana

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Julian comments on the dynamics of power between Secretary Stanton and President Lincoln.

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