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De Alexander: “For months it must have been apparent to every one that the party of Lincoln would not yield the cornerstone of its…”

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For months it must have been apparent to every one that the party of Lincoln would not yield the cornerstone of its principles.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

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Alexander notes the unwavering commitment of Lincoln's party to its foundational principles despite external pressures.

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