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George F. Hoar: “But in spite of the horror and indignation that the people of the South felt for John Brown's raid he did full justice…”

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But in spite of the horror and indignation that the people of the South felt for John Brown's raid he did full justice to the heroic quality of the man.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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Hoar acknowledges the complex legacy of John Brown, recognizing both the horror of his actions and his heroic qualities.

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