I should as soon have thought of turning Tory because of like complaints in the Revolutionary War, or of asking George III. to take us into favor again because of like scandals which existed during the Administrations of Washington and John Adams.
Hoar draws a historical analogy to emphasize his steadfastness against political pressures.
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