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George F. Hoar: “The victorious Republic dealt justly and generously with the vanquished and misguided men who had assailed it and sought…”

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The victorious Republic dealt justly and generously with the vanquished and misguided men who had assailed it and sought its destruction.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Hoar reflects on the just treatment of former adversaries after a conflict, emphasizing reconciliation.

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