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There, also, are our generals,--Grant, Sherman, Hooker, Butler,--a goodly cluster,--once Democrats, but now forgetting party and dedicating themselves completely to their country.
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Sumner highlights that some military leaders, once Democrats, have now dedicated themselves to the Union cause.
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More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
Controlled by such a code, employing such representatives, sustained by such agencies, animated by such Furies, and producing such fruits of tears and bitterness, it must be open to question.
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