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Georgia may be remanded for an indefinite period to a condition like that of the Territories, subordinate in all respects to the jurisdiction of Congress, which may meanwhile mould it into loyalty and order.
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Sumner discusses the possibility of Georgia being treated like a territory under Congressional jurisdiction for its recovery.
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