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In a matter so directly affecting the interests and the feelings of the people of New Jersey it was certainly a hardship that the voice of the State was not heard.
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gutenberg.orgJames Blaine: “In a matter so directly affecting the interests and the feelings of the people of New Jersey it was certainly a hardship…”
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Blaine expresses concern over the lack of representation for New Jersey in a significant decision.
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