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George Julian: With the truth on my side, I was delighted to find myself perfectly able, single-handed, to fight my battle against the…

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With the truth on my side, I was delighted to find myself perfectly able, single-handed, to fight my battle against the advantages of superior talent and the trained leadership of men of established reputations on the stump.
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George Julian
Republican · Indiana

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Julian expresses his confidence in fighting against established political figures despite their advantages.

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