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They, Sir, have helped you carry this war to its victorious close.
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Sumner asserts that mechanics played a crucial role in achieving victory in the war.
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Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
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!
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