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There was not in General Grant's nature any element of suspicion, and his confidence in his friends was free and full.
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Boutwell reflects on Grant's trusting nature and confidence in his friends.
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The people of the United States were embittered against the Government of Great Britain, and had General Grant chosen to seek redress by arms he would have been sustained throughout the North with substantial unanimity.
But our cause being almost lost something decisive and great must be done.
But I am more anxious to deal justly by them because they are men.
I would respect the rights of all nations, demanding equal respect for our own.
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