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In this Congress, the men who afterward became the chief leaders of the Rebellion were conspicuous, and foreshadowed their future course.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Julian: “In this Congress, the men who afterward became the chief leaders of the Rebellion were conspicuous, and foreshadowed…”
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Julian identifies key figures in Congress who later played significant roles in the Rebellion, hinting at future conflicts.
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