He sketched the history of the Kansas territory; reviewed the sacrifices of its people; analysed and refuted each argument in support of the President's policy; and defended the settlers in maintaining their struggle for freedom.
This quote summarizes Seward's comprehensive defense of the settlers' struggle for freedom in Kansas.
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