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De Alexander: “I would prefer that distinction to any honour my fellow-citizens could bestow upon me.”

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I would prefer that distinction to any honour my fellow-citizens could bestow upon me.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Alexander expresses a preference for the honor of distinction over public accolades.

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