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With all the respect and affection for the illustrious commander of the Union armies, there was a deep and earnest feeling against a third term.
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gutenberg.orgJames Blaine: “With all the respect and affection for the illustrious commander of the Union armies, there was a deep and earnest…”
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Blaine reflects on the public sentiment against a third presidential term for General Grant, emphasizing the respect for him but the strong opposition to extending his presidency.
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