He was an Abolitionist when abolitionism meant martyrdom; he became a Republican when others continued Whigs; and he stood for Lincoln and emancipation in the months of dreadful discouragement preceding Sheridan's victories in the Shenandoah.
Alexander acknowledges the bravery of an individual who stood for abolition and Republican values during challenging times.
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