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I have not known the Republicans of that state so confident in six years as they now are, and every available help should be given them to win the fight.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “I have not known the Republicans of that state so confident in six years as they now are, and every available help…”
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Sherman remarks on the confidence of Ohio Republicans and the need for support in their electoral efforts.
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