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His hand was seen in the workmanship of those statutes that restored the unity of the states.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “His hand was seen in the workmanship of those statutes that restored the unity of the states.”
Editor's note · Context
Sherman recognizes Blaine's influence in creating laws that helped restore national unity after the war.
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