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As long as John Sherman desires to be Senator, or is willing to take the office, there is no use for me or any other man with senatorial aspirations to be a candidate against him.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “As long as John Sherman desires to be Senator, or is willing to take the office, there is no use for me or any other man…”
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Sherman reflects on his position in the Senate and the implications for other candidates.
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