He could easily have been Governor or Senator, in which places the affection of the people of Massachusetts would have kept him for a period limited only by his own desire, and might well have been expected to pass from the Cabinet to an even higher place in the service of his country.
Hoar reflects on the political potential of General Devens, emphasizing his popularity and capability.
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