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They are returning home with blighted hopes and ruined fortunes; all but honor, and the will which can never be conquered, lost in the terrible struggle through which they have passed.
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Whitelaw Reid
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Reid reflects on the struggles faced by those returning home after the Civil War, emphasizing their loss and resilience.
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