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I cannot distinguish to-night who are and who are not soldiers, but let me say to you, soldiers, I am very glad to meet you again, after so many years, in this time of peace, when yet the recollection of the hardships of war is a bond of comradeship among us.
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John Sherman
Ohio

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Sherman expresses his joy in reuniting with fellow soldiers, emphasizing the bond formed through shared experiences in war.

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