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Nothing could have prevented his carrying Massachusetts as by a great wave, but the fact that he had been, in his second term, subject to a most unworthy influence in the matter of appointments to public office.
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Hoar discusses the significant political influence that affected Grant's appointments during his second term, impacting his support in Massachusetts.
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What was said helped to arouse public attention, and the masses of the people--always pure and incorruptible--set themselves earnestly and successfully to reform the abuses.
He indignantly rejected it, and declared he would not eat a creature that he loved.
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