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De Alexander: “However, when the enemies of the Government seemed likely to carry all before them, he spoke for the Union like one…”

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However, when the enemies of the Government seemed likely to carry all before them, he spoke for the Union like one divinely inspired.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

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Alexander highlights the inspiring rhetoric of a Union supporter during a time of crisis.

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