On the record
Such, however, was the respect for his great ability and character that he was permitted to live in Charleston throughout the War.
Source
gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Hoar highlights the respect for a Union man's character during the Civil War, allowing him to remain in Charleston.
Share
More from George F. Hoar
You said the people of Lowell would not think very highly of me when they saw me riding through the streets in my carriage and knew it was paid for by the money of this bank.
But I confess I like to leave on record, if I may, some evidence which will contradict the charge so constantly made by critics near home, that I am a man of intense partisan and personal bitterness.
The honor and good fame of our beloved State is far above any question of party.
The irrepressible conflict had to be fought out.
Other voices in this conversation
