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At this moment, when we are engaged in the work of Reconstruction, this endowment for education in the Southern and Southwestern States is most timely.
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Sumner highlights the importance of educational funding during the Reconstruction era.
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Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
Out of this pernicious prejudice have proceeded that persecution and neglect which are the too frequent lot of the world's pioneers.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
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