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George Boutwell: “The soldiers are true to the flag and they will fight on and march on until the last rebel has fallen to the dust or…”

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The soldiers are true to the flag and they will fight on and march on until the last rebel has fallen to the dust or laid down his arms.
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George Boutwell
Massachusetts

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Boutwell praises the soldiers' loyalty to the flag and their commitment to continue fighting until victory.

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