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John Sherman: “I am glad to know and feel the assurance that you now believe that, under the trying circumstances, I did the best I…”

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I am glad to know and feel the assurance that you now believe that, under the trying circumstances, I did the best I could to advance the common interest of our common country.
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John Sherman
Ohio

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Sherman reflects on his efforts to serve the interests of the country during challenging times.

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