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As well question Farragut in the maintop of his steamer, Sherman in his march across Georgia, or Grant in the field before Richmond, as question the authority of Congress in the present crisis.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “As well question Farragut in the maintop of his steamer, Sherman in his march across Georgia, or Grant in the field…”
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Sumner defends the authority of Congress during a crisis, comparing it to the unquestionable authority of military leaders.
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