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The editor had always opposed secession till it was accomplished.
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Whitelaw Reid
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gutenberg.orgWhitelaw Reid: “The editor had always opposed secession till it was accomplished.”
Editor's note · Context
This statement highlights the editor's initial opposition to secession, reflecting the conflicted loyalties of the time.
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