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De Alexander: “I believe that the cause of secession was as strong, on the night of November 6, when the President and Vice President…”

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I believe that the cause of secession was as strong, on the night of November 6, when the President and Vice President were elected, as it has been at any time.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

In this statement, Alexander reflects on the persistent strength of the secessionist cause during a critical election period.

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