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Often since a fear has crossed my mind lest that book might turn up yet, and fall into the hands of some malicious person who would publish it.
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gutenberg.orgUlysses S. Grant: “Often since a fear has crossed my mind lest that book might turn up yet, and fall into the hands of some malicious…”
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Grant expresses his concern about the potential publication of his personal writings, reflecting on the implications of privacy and reputation.
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