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John Sherman: “I there made a strong appeal for the election of Benjamin Butterworth and Charles Brown to Congress, the former being…”

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I there made a strong appeal for the election of Benjamin Butterworth and Charles Brown to Congress, the former being one of the ablest and most promising men in congressional life, and the latter a gallant soldier, who had lost a leg in the service of his country.
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John Sherman
Ohio

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Sherman advocates for the election of two candidates, emphasizing their qualifications and sacrifices.

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