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De Alexander: “He had in no wise identified himself with active politics or with anti-rent associations; but the people honoured him…”

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He had in no wise identified himself with active politics or with anti-rent associations; but the people honoured him for his integrity as well as for his fearless support of the principle of individual rights.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

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This quote emphasizes the integrity and principles of a political figure who was respected despite not being actively involved in politics.

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