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George F. Hoar: “I have every reason to believe that my constituents in the Worcester district would have gladly continued me in the…”

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I have every reason to believe that my constituents in the Worcester district would have gladly continued me in the public service for ten years longer, if I had been so minded.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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Hoar reflects on his political career and the support he received from his constituents in Worcester.

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