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They not only perfectly satisfied the soldiers everywhere, but revolutionized the opinion of both Houses of Congress, and thus saved the public domain from the wholesale spoilation that had threatened it.
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Julian describes the significant impact of a report and bill on soldiers' satisfaction and Congressional opinion regarding public land.
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