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And yet I for striking down a greater tyrant than they ever knew, am looked upon as a common cut-throat.
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Boutwell reflects on the perception of his actions compared to historical figures who were honored for similar deeds.
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Does anybody contemplate such a qualification to the elective franchise, in the case of black people or white?
But our cause being almost lost something decisive and great must be done.
That is the lesson the war has burned in on the brain and conscience of the Nation.
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