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If, in the process of putting down the Rebellion, the Constitution shall be completely restored or Slavery shall be completely abolished, the war will still be the same in essential object.
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Sumner argues that the essential purpose of the war remains unchanged, regardless of its outcomes regarding the Constitution or slavery.
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