If, as some of us think, he erred, his error was that of a brave man ready to give life and health and hope to the unequal struggle.
George F. Hoar: “If, as some of us think, he erred, his error was that of a brave man ready to give life and health and hope to the…”
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Hoar acknowledges the bravery of a man who fought for his beliefs, even if he was mistaken.
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