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I saw him write two messages to Congress, both of a good deal of importance, without pause or correction, and as rapidly as his pen could fly over the paper.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “I saw him write two messages to Congress, both of a good deal of importance, without pause or correction, and as rapidly…”
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Hoar describes witnessing Grant's impressive writing speed and skill during important congressional messages.
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