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I can join heartily with all those who made that pledge, whatever else they may think or believe about the questions that divide our people.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “I can join heartily with all those who made that pledge, whatever else they may think or believe about the questions…”
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Sherman expresses solidarity with those who pledged to uphold the Union despite differing views.
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