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In the dark days of 1862 he had never despaired of the Republic, when others faltered, he was undismayed.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Boutwell: “In the dark days of 1862 he had never despaired of the Republic, when others faltered, he was undismayed.”
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Boutwell reflects on Lincoln's unwavering faith in the Republic during challenging times.
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