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Besides, his four years' service as governor, strengthened by the veto of several bills calculated to increase the public burdens, had received the unmistakable approval of the people.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “Besides, his four years' service as governor, strengthened by the veto of several bills calculated to increase the…”
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This statement highlights the public's approval of a governor's actions that aimed to lessen the financial burden on citizens.
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