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There was undoubtedly great corruption and maladministration in the country in the time of President Grant.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “There was undoubtedly great corruption and maladministration in the country in the time of President Grant.”
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Alexander reflects on the political climate during President Grant's administration, highlighting issues of corruption.
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