It was his infernal policy in that state (I can hardly think of the mean and bad things he allowed there without swearing) that drove off Douglas, led to the division of the Democratic party and the consequent election of Lincoln.
Sherman condemns Buchanan's policies in Kansas for contributing to political divisions and Lincoln's election.
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The Union already embraces discordant elements enough without adding others.
What I have written is no doubt clouded with partisanship, but I would not be honest if I did not express my attachment to my party.
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Though my grateful thanks are due to them and have been often expressed, yet I have felt, as they do, that my duty was to the whole country.
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