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At length I was nettled by his language--well intended, but very cutting as addressed by him to me--to say, in substance, 'Well, then, make Patterson governor, and try my name for lieutenant.
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Alexander expresses frustration with the political discourse directed at him and suggests an alternative candidacy.
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