On the recordJanuary 1, 1860
The friend dear to my heart was sunk in the waves of that ocean which he had not feared, in his desire to join with me in serving the cause of mankind.
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Giuseppe Garibaldi
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gutenberg.orgGiuseppe Garibaldi: “The friend dear to my heart was sunk in the waves of that ocean which he had not feared, in his desire to join with me…”
Editor's note · Context
Reflecting on the loss of a dear friend at sea, Garibaldi connects his friend's sacrifice to their shared commitment to humanity's cause.
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