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De Alexander: “His handsome face, made more attractive by large, luminous eyes, and a kind, social nature, peculiarly fitted him for…”

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His handsome face, made more attractive by large, luminous eyes, and a kind, social nature, peculiarly fitted him for public life; and, back of his fascinating manners, lay sound judgment and great familiarity with state affairs.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

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This passage describes the appealing qualities of a young politician, emphasizing his suitability for public life.

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