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Hence General Grant's declarations that his part was limited to the military side of the measure and that in his view the entire plan was subject to Congressional action.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Boutwell: “Hence General Grant's declarations that his part was limited to the military side of the measure and that in his view…”
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Boutwell emphasizes Grant's limited role in the reconstruction plan, focusing on military aspects.
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