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George F. Hoar: “Wherever there was a contest in any State for political supremacy the least worthy faction frequently got his ear and…”

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Wherever there was a contest in any State for political supremacy the least worthy faction frequently got his ear and his confidence.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

He critiques Grant's tendency to be influenced by less worthy factions during political contests.

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