Washington was largely a city of secessionists, and the departments of the Government were plentifully supplied by sympathizers with treason, while the effort put forth at this session to dislodge them was not responded to by the Administration.
Julian comments on the political climate in Washington during the Civil War, highlighting the presence of secessionist sympathizers.
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