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Henry Watterson: “So inded he was; yet on his feet and in action singularly impressive, and, when he chose, altogether the statesman and…”

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So inded he was; yet on his feet and in action singularly impressive, and, when he chose, altogether the statesman and orator.
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Henry Watterson
Democratic · Kentucky

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Watterson describes the impressive presence and oratory skills of a notable figure.

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