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George Boutwell: “They of the North who give aid and comfort to the enemy deserve to monopolize in the application all the harsh words and…”

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They of the North who give aid and comfort to the enemy deserve to monopolize in the application all the harsh words and phrases of the English language. (Applause.) Cessation of hostilities--what follows?
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George Boutwell
Massachusetts

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Boutwell argues that those in the North who aid the enemy deserve to be criticized for their actions during the war.

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