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Lincoln's nomination was nearly unanimous, only the State of Missouri opposing him; but of the more earnest and through-going Republicans in both Houses of Congress, probably not one in ten really favored it.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Julian: “Lincoln's nomination was nearly unanimous, only the State of Missouri opposing him; but of the more earnest and…”
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Julian notes the overwhelming support for Lincoln's nomination, while also acknowledging the dissent among more committed Republicans.
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