I soon found that the fact that I held an office which compelled me to express my opinions was a drawback rather than a benefit, and, while I had the natural ambition to attain such a distinction, I was handicapped by my official position.
Sherman discusses the challenges he faced due to his official position while aspiring for higher office.
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