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They did not resent what he had done as a soldier, as they resented what Greeley had said as a politician.
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Hoar explains that despite their differences, the Southern people recognized Grant's honesty and courage, highlighting his character.
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The honor and good fame of our beloved State is far above any question of party.
But, as I have already said, when the time came, he always subordinated his own desire to what he deemed the welfare of the public.
It relates to matters more permanent than human life.
You said the people of Lowell would not think very highly of me when they saw me riding through the streets in my carriage and knew it was paid for by the money of this bank.
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