He did not belong in the class with Marcy and Wright, though few New Yorkers showed more indomitable courage than Dickinson--a characteristic that greatly strengthened his influence in the councils of the leaders whose differences were already marked with asperity.
This statement acknowledges the courage of a political figure while contrasting him with more prominent leaders.
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An exceedingly readable volume, especially valuable in its analyses of conditions, causes, situations and results; and against his main conclusions no sane person can contend."--Boston Transcript.
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Referring to the fraudulent practices, he said: "No one claims, no one believes, that I had lot or part therein, or previous hint or suspicion thereof.
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