Under these circumstances, together with much more that might be said in favor of such a measure, we ask Congress to reimburse the unfortunate victims of that institution, and thus carry hope and give to many fresh encouragement in the battle of life.
He urges Congress to reimburse victims of the Freedman’s bank to restore hope and encouragement.
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