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George F. Hoar: “Allison, setting forth what I thought were the qualities that would make him a popular candidate, and would make him an…”

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Allison, setting forth what I thought were the qualities that would make him a popular candidate, and would make him an able and wise President.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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Hoar describes the qualities he believed made Allison a strong candidate for the presidency.

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