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De Alexander: “Such a man would attract the attention of any political manager, and although Clinton up to this time had had no…”

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Such a man would attract the attention of any political manager, and although Clinton up to this time had had no particular relations with Burr, the latter's enthusiastic support of Yates accentuated his political value.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

This statement reflects Alexander's view on Burr's political significance and his emerging relationship with Clinton.

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