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My desire is to have a Republican campaign and not a personal one, and I hope a good start will be made in that direction in the organization of the committee.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “My desire is to have a Republican campaign and not a personal one, and I hope a good start will be made in that…”
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Sherman expresses his desire for a campaign focused on party issues rather than personal ambitions.
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