In this action the anti-slavery members of other Northern States, led with great ability and courage by Henry Wilson of Massachusetts, refused to acquiesce, preferring to abandon the Order rather than sacrifice their principles.
This quote illustrates the determination of anti-slavery members to uphold their principles despite internal conflicts within their organization.
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Perhaps, on the whole, nothing in Van Buren's official life showed greater political courage or discernment.
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