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They have, I believe, never been differences of
political principle. My differences of opinion with him have
been mainly upon the question what individuals were fit to
be trusted with political office and power, and with the leadership
in political parties, and upon the question whether certain
men and influences were to be tolerated, or whether the public
safety required unsparing warfare upon them. So, while we
have agreed in general as to policies, we have always had
an entirely different set of friends and companions.
Mr. Boutwell has borne an honorable part in our history.
His titles to a place in the grateful memory of his countrymen
are not likely to be overlooked.
One of them deserves special mention. I am but repeating
what I said many years ago. As a leading member of the House
of Representatives, and as Secretary of the Treasury under
President Grant's Administration, he had, of course, a large
influence upon our financial history. He saw very early the
importance of devoting every resource of the country to the
reduction of the National debt.


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