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If our guest had nothing of his own to recommend him, it would be enough to stir the blood of Massachusetts that he represents that honored State, another New England in her interests and in her opinions.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “If our guest had nothing of his own to recommend him, it would be enough to stir the blood of Massachusetts that he…”
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Hoar praises a guest for representing Massachusetts, highlighting the state's pride and connection to New England.
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