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Whitelaw Reid: He has made us feel that we have some standing ground, some chance still to battle for our rights; and for this, there…

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He has made us feel that we have some standing ground, some chance still to battle for our rights; and for this, there has now sprung up throughout the whole South a warm feeling of regard and gratitude.
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Whitelaw Reid

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Reid notes the emergence of hope and gratitude among Southern people due to a leader's support.

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