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George F. Hoar: “Osborne was full of a shrewd and delightful wit, without the vitriolic flavor which often appears in the sarcasm of…”

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Osborne was full of a shrewd and delightful wit, without the vitriolic flavor which often appears in the sarcasm of Disraeli.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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Hoar compares Osborne's wit favorably to Disraeli's sarcasm, highlighting the former's delightful nature.

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