He was the possessor of an elastic spirit; he was always hopeful of the future and in adversity he saw or fancied that he saw, days of prosperity for himself, for his party, for the commonwealth and for the country.
George Boutwell: “He was the possessor of an elastic spirit; he was always hopeful of the future and in adversity he saw or fancied that…”
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Boutwell describes a person's hopeful nature and resilience in adversity.
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