His telling Earle to obey his orders on pain of dismissal was as flagrant a violation of law and of the fundamental principles of the Constitution, as it was an injustice to as brave an officer, as honest a man as ever tied a sash around his waist.
Hoar condemns the governor's actions as a serious violation of law and constitutional principles, defending the integrity of a dedicated officer.
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