This plain statement, without one word of exaggeration or aggravation, is enough to exhibit the magnitude of the national losses, whether from the destruction of our commerce, the prolongation of the war, or the expense of the blockade.
This statement underscores the extensive national losses incurred during the Rebellion, encompassing commerce destruction and war prolongation.
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