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Pleasanton may have been, and probably was, a good military officer, but he did not possess the qualities that are essential in the discharge of important civil trusts.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Boutwell: “Pleasanton may have been, and probably was, a good military officer, but he did not possess the qualities that are…”
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Boutwell critiques Pleasanton's suitability for civil service despite his military credentials.
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