I do not believe it will make any difference to you in the end, but I do fear that, in case I am elected, there will be men to advocate the 'abolition of the general' bill who will charge, in support of their motion, lack of evidence that you supported the Union cause in the canvass.
Sherman expresses concern about potential legislation that could undermine General Sherman's reputation.
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They want disunion, and not compromise or conciliation.
You can arrest this movement, and you alone can do it.
Confiscation is not only justified by the laws of war, by the practice of many nations, but it is practiced by our enemies in the most obnoxious way.
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