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And now this father, who gave a son to the Rebellion, comes into this sanctuary of the Constitution, where loyalty is the first condition of admission, and asks for a seat.
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Sumner critiques a father who, having contributed to the Rebellion, seeks acceptance in a place that values loyalty.
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