I do not see how any self-respecting Republican can differ with you in your effort to secure to the Republican voters of Hamilton county the free and unimpeded selection of candidates for office, without the intervention of a boss or the corrupt use of money to purchase the nominations.
Sherman emphasizes the importance of free candidate selection for Republicans in Hamilton County, opposing corrupt practices.
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