There is no duty which so much embarrasses the Executive and heads of Departments as that of appointments, nor is there any such arduous and thankless labor imposed on Senators and Representatives as that of finding places for constituents.
Grant reflects on the challenges faced by the Executive and Congress in making appointments for constituents.
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