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George Boutwell: “With stronger reason it may be said that every other civil officer is bound to behave himself well in his office.”

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With stronger reason it may be said that every other civil officer is bound to behave himself well in his office.
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George Boutwell
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Boutwell asserts that civil officers are expected to conduct themselves properly in their official duties.

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