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What I was able to do to resist and baffle that attempt is the most considerable part of the public service of my life, if it has been of any public service.
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Hoar reflects on his efforts to thwart General Butler's political ambitions as a significant part of his public service.
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Never rode to the wrong's redressing A worthier paladin.
It is utterly impossible for me to support the Buffalo nomination.
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