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John Sergeant Wise Quotes Page 2 of 2John Sergeant Wise December 27, 1846 - May 12, 1913 Nationality: American Category: Author Subcategory: American Author
| IN all her history, from the formation of the federal government until the hour of secession, no year stands out more prominently than the year 1858 as evidencing the national patriotism of Virginia. | In the year 1857, passing through Washington on our return from the annual visit to Philadelphia, I had the distinguished honor of visiting a President for the first time. | Father had notions about manhood suffrage, public schools, the education and the elevation of the masses, and the gradual emancipation of the slaves, that did not suit the uncompromising views of people in places like Richmond. |
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