I am glad to say that in the whole contest I never used one dollar of money to corrupt or influence the vote or judgment of any member of the legislature, and that the charge that you received, or were to receive, $3,500, or any other sum of money, is absolutely false and malicious.
Sherman asserts his integrity by denying any involvement in corrupt practices during his election campaign.
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