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George F. Hoar: “But I cannot see it to be my duty to join in a secession from the Whig Party for the purpose of putting Mr.”

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But I cannot see it to be my duty to join in a secession from the Whig Party for the purpose of putting Mr.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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Hoar articulates his belief that secession from the Whig Party for a specific purpose is not his duty.

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