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In other words, Kelly thought Tilden an unfit candidate because he did not decide for himself that he had been elected and proceed to take his seat at the cost of a tremendous civil convulsion.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “In other words, Kelly thought Tilden an unfit candidate because he did not decide for himself that he had been elected…”
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This statement reflects John Kelly's views on Tilden's candidacy and the implications of his actions during a politically tumultuous time.
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