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Men fitted for Treasury agents or fitted for War might not always be the best for the care of freedmen.
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Sumner points out that individuals suited for Treasury or War roles may not be the best fit for caring for freedmen.
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I agree with the Convention in the importance of the new organization; nor do I think there are many candid persons, recognizing morals as the soul of all true politics, who will hesitate in this conclusion.
Above all, welcome to the united regenerated Democracy of the North, which spurns the mockery of a Republic, with professions of Freedom on the lips, while the chains of Slavery clank in the Capitol!
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Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
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