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Most people professed to favour the preservation of the Union, and thousands of young men irrespective of party had enlisted for the suppression of armed rebellion.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “Most people professed to favour the preservation of the Union, and thousands of young men irrespective of party had…”
Editor's note · Context
This statement reflects the widespread sentiment during the Civil War regarding the importance of preserving the Union.
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