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I use the term reluctantly but truly--it is rebellion! rebellion against the noblest government man ever framed for his own benefit and for the benefit of the world.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Alexander vehemently labels secession as rebellion against a noble government.

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