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Under his observation, DeWitt Clinton had grown from young manhood, ambitious and domineering, accustomed to destroy the friend who got in his way with as much ease, apparently, as he smote an enemy.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “Under his observation, DeWitt Clinton had grown from young manhood, ambitious and domineering, accustomed to destroy the…”
Editor's note · Context
This observation of DeWitt Clinton's character reveals his ambitious nature and willingness to eliminate obstacles in his path.
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