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George Boutwell: “The spirit of philanthropy animated his politics, and the doctrines of peace controlled his public policy.”

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The spirit of philanthropy animated his politics, and the doctrines of peace controlled his public policy.
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George Boutwell
Massachusetts

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Boutwell highlights the influence of philanthropy and peace on political actions.

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