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If they were indignant that Gates succeeded him, they did not want him to govern them, however much it may have been in his heart to serve them faithfully.
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This statement reflects the complex sentiments of the people regarding leadership changes during the Revolutionary War.
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People were getting tired of bold action without achievement in the field, and every opponent of the Administration became a threnodist.
In less than twelve months we shall be in war, and that the bloodiest in history.
Public sentiment generally sustained the Administration in such action, but many persons, including conservative Republicans, frequently questioned the right or justice of such procedure.
And what have I to lose by withdrawing and leaving the party unembarrassed?
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