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I can never repent it, though we hated to kill.
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Boutwell expresses a complex feeling about the act of killing, indicating a sense of inevitability and regret.
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In the dark days of 1862 he had never despaired of the Republic, when others faltered, he was undismayed.
But our cause being almost lost something decisive and great must be done.
If others depart from this rule in their dealings with us, we may be compelled to follow their precedent.
My object was to make the loan more negotiable in Europe and thus to extend the demand, and consequently, to increase the value of our securities.
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