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They were satisfied if they could contribute, by counsel or labor, to the well-being of the State by the advancement of their cherished political principles.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “They were satisfied if they could contribute, by counsel or labor, to the well-being of the State by the advancement of…”
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Hoar emphasizes the commitment of these men to the well-being of the state and their political principles.
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