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We were of the opinion then, and in that belief we never faltered, that the nomination and election of General Grant were the best security that could be had for the peace and prosperity of the country.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Boutwell: “We were of the opinion then, and in that belief we never faltered, that the nomination and election of General Grant…”
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Boutwell expresses his unwavering belief that General Grant's nomination and election were crucial for the nation's stability.
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