Probably no one who ever held my position has ever been so utterly indifferent to the distribution of patronage, except that I always insisted that good Republicans should be appointed to every position, small or great.
Sherman reflects on his indifference to political patronage, emphasizing his commitment to appointing qualified Republicans.
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