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George F. Hoar: “He would undoubtedly have taken a very high place in the public and official life of his generation if he had found…”

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He would undoubtedly have taken a very high place in the public and official life of his generation if he had found himself in accord with either of the great political parties.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Hoar speculates on the political potential of Charles Francis Adams, suggesting he could have excelled if aligned with a major party.

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