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If Grant intends to run for President I should be willing to come on, because my duties would then be so clearly defined that I think I could steer clear of the breakers--but now it would be impossible.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “If Grant intends to run for President I should be willing to come on, because my duties would then be so clearly defined…”
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Sherman discusses the implications of Grant's potential presidential run on his own duties and responsibilities.
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