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George F. Hoar: “But when he had had time and had thought the thing out and made up his mind, nobody and no consideration of personal…”

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But when he had had time and had thought the thing out and made up his mind, nobody and no consideration of personal interest or advantage would stir him an inch.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Hoar emphasizes Garfield's steadfastness once he had made a decision after thorough consideration.

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