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De Alexander: “I hear of so many fickle and timid friends as almost to make me sorry that I have ever attempted to organise a party to…”

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I hear of so many fickle and timid friends as almost to make me sorry that I have ever attempted to organise a party to save my country." Letter of W.H.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

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This quote reflects the frustration of a political figure regarding the challenges of party organization amidst fickle support.

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