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I felt that the emotion of such a man as Corwin was the highest possible compliment to the memory of Daniel Webster.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “I felt that the emotion of such a man as Corwin was the highest possible compliment to the memory of Daniel Webster.”
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Sherman highlights the emotional response of Corwin as a testament to Webster's lasting influence and legacy.
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