Vidal Gore — Eighteen Seventy [3032]

FEBRUARY 10. The electoral commission met in camera for most of the day. They have just now announced that they have accepted the Hayes electors from Florida. The vote was eight to seven. Bradley has sold out. — Vidal Gore, Eighteen Seventy, 3032

Note

The succinctness of the statement captures the gravity of the decision while implying a deep political betrayal. The phrase ‘Bradley has sold out’ is a powerful ending that leaves a strong impact on the reader.