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It was a company of very wise men, fairly representing the best sentiment and aspiration of the Republic.
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Hoar describes a gathering of influential individuals who represented the aspirations of the nation.
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I took a great interest in the founding of the famous Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and I was the first person named in its Act of Incorporation.
Perhaps, taking him all together, the most brilliant man in Harvard in my time was John Felton.
His life, so far as he took part in political affairs, was devoted to objects wholly public, never personal.
The honor and good fame of our beloved State is far above any question of party.
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