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I had hoped that there would be nothing but welcome and consideration for a measure so truly beneficent, and which is absolutely needed to crown and complete the great work of Reconstruction.
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Sumner expresses disappointment that a measure he believes is beneficial and necessary for Reconstruction has not received the welcome it deserves.
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