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It may not be this year, but, as sure as there is a God in heaven, such a union will be effected; and you will gain nothing by sustaining northern agitators in violating the compromise of your fathers.
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Sherman expresses his belief that a union to rectify wrongs will eventually occur, regardless of current opposition.
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