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I am so earnestly desirous to succeed in the election that I would even forgo a self- defense to advance the cause.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “I am so earnestly desirous to succeed in the election that I would even forgo a self- defense to advance the cause.”
Editor's note · Context
Sherman conveys his deep commitment to the election, indicating he would sacrifice personal defense for the greater good of the campaign.
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