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George F. Hoar: “It has not been begged for, or bargained for, or intrigued for, or crawled into.”

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It has not been begged for, or bargained for, or intrigued for, or crawled into.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Hoar emphasizes the integrity of his nomination process, asserting it was not sought through underhanded means.

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