My main object in such conversation would be to hedge against divisions in the Republican ranks generally, and particularly for the contest of 1860. The point of danger is the temptation in different localities to "platform... Life of Schuyler Colfax - Page 146by Ovando James Hollister - 1886 - 535 pagesFull view - About this book
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