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1 Dwight had cited the opinions of Lafayette in 1825 and 1826, which were adverse to the Pennsylvania system as then existing; but after the system was essentially changed, in 1829, he continued even in 1843 to cite them, giving no dates, as if they were intended for the modified system. Quite likely this was a blunder rather than an intentional misrepresentation. See Stevenson's remarks, June 18. Boston ‘Atlas,’ June 21.
2 Some of Sumner's friends thought his personal references in this debate ‘needlessly cutting.’ E. P. Whipple in Harper's Magazine, May, 1879, p. 276.
3 Edward Austin, in an interview with the writer.
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