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Hodges Letter on Democratic Governor Nomination
The letter from Thomas Hodges of Morantown responds to John W. Davine and declines a personal campaign for governor. He explains a state university job limits political activity, urges a unity first convention, and states he would run if the party deems him most available, viewing service to the party as an honor. He stresses defeating factionalism and choosing the strongest nominee. He signed as a Democrat born and faithful to the party tradition.
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