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On the contrary, his weaknesses were as well understood without New York as within it.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “On the contrary, his weaknesses were as well understood without New York as within it.”
Editor's note · Context
This passage suggests that Van Buren's weaknesses were well recognized both inside and outside New York, indicating a lack of favorable perception.
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