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The opponents of a third term did not yield to any in their grateful remembrance and recognition of what Grant had done for the country, but they deemed it impolitic upon both public and party grounds.
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Alexander describes the opponents of a third term for Grant, acknowledging his contributions while arguing against his renomination.
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