It was as a military necessity that I urged these measures; it is as a military necessity that I now uphold them, and insist upon their completest and most generous execution, so that they shall have the largest scope and efficacy.
Sumner argues for the necessity of his proposed measures as essential for military success and humanitarian execution.
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Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
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