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George F. Hoar: “The great doctrines of which they are the influential advocates must not be imperiled by any smell of fire on their…”

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The great doctrines of which they are the influential advocates must not be imperiled by any smell of fire on their garments.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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Hoar warns that the principles advocated by political leaders should not be jeopardized by any hint of misconduct.

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