Quote#Self
Business of a private and important character, which cannot be…
Quote byDaniel McCallum · 1815–1878
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Resignation letter, 1857.
English (original)
Business of a private and important character, which cannot be neglected without great pecuniary sacrifice, has induced me to make this the occasion of tendering my resignation.
— Daniel McCallum
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