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We must show the secessionists that we are not frightened, but are resolved to maintain the government in the exercise of all its functions in Maryland.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Creswell: “We must show the secessionists that we are not frightened, but are resolved to maintain the government in the exercise…”
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Creswell calls for a show of strength against secessionists, asserting the need to maintain government functions in Maryland.
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