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He dismissed from office, without trial, without charge, and without fault, faithful and able men.
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gutenberg.orgJosiah Quincy: “He dismissed from office, without trial, without charge, and without fault, faithful and able men.”
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Quincy condemns the arbitrary dismissal of competent officials without due process.
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