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But I do not arrogate any such thing to
myself, and I not only do not say it, but I do not wish even to leave any one to believe
that I have been preferred to every possible advocate. That is not the fact but a
consideration of the opportunities of each individual and of his health, and of his
aptitude for conducting this cause, has been taken into account. My desire and
sentiments on this matter have always been these, that I would rather that any one of
those who are fit for it should undertake it than I; but I had rather that I should
undertake it myself than that no one should.
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