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As anxious as I am to see peace established, I would not, therefore, be willing to see any settlement until this question is forever settled.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Boutwell: “As anxious as I am to see peace established, I would not, therefore, be willing to see any settlement until this…”
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Boutwell emphasizes his commitment to achieving peace only after resolving the issue of slavery.
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