His declaration as to the status of the States that had been in rebellion was not far away from the policy that was adopted finally, but he did not accept as wise and necessary measures the amendments to the Constitution which were designed to make that policy permanent.
Boutwell reflects on the complexities of post-Civil War policies regarding rebellious states and constitutional amendments.
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