Note 905 — Chapter XXXII · JOHN KELLY ELECTS CORNELL 1879
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To criticisms of his course in taking part in the campaign, Sherman replied; "We must carry New York next year or see all the result of the war overthrown and the constitutional amendments absolutely nullified. We cannot do this if our friends defeat a Republican candidate for governor, fairly nominated, and against whom there are no substantial charges affecting his integrity."—Burton, Life of Sherman, p. 296.