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We deprived them of no political power, no blood was shed; no confiscation was had; and more generous terms were conceded to them than ever before had been extended to an unsuccessful party in a civil war.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “We deprived them of no political power, no blood was shed; no confiscation was had; and more generous terms were…”
Editor's note · Context
Sherman emphasizes the lack of violence and the generous terms offered to former Confederates, showcasing the Republican Party's approach post-Civil War.
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