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The purity of his conversation might have been a worthy example for the most carefully trained person in etiquette and morals.
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Boutwell reflects on the exemplary nature of General Grant's conversation, highlighting its purity and moral standards.
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General Grant was not indisposed to see the territories of the Republic extended, but his love of justice and fair dealing was such that he would have used only honorable means in his intercourse with other nations.
This fact furnishes a pretext for efforts to make money while in the public service.
I would respect the rights of all nations, demanding equal respect for our own.
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