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Tilden, appreciating the importance of defeating Pendleton, at once directed all the resources of a cold, calculating nature to a solution of the difficult problem.
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This quote illustrates Tilden's strategic approach to defeating Pendleton, showcasing his calculated political maneuvering.
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