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Garfield was of the citizen soldiery and to him and to the country the etiquette of the army and the etiquette of society were subordinate to the fortunes of the nation.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Boutwell: “Garfield was of the citizen soldiery and to him and to the country the etiquette of the army and the etiquette of…”
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He notes Garfield's commitment to the nation over military etiquette, emphasizing the importance of civic duty.
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