On the record
I had from the beginning declared my opposition to any interference with slavery in the District, but the changed condition of the country demanded a change of public policy in this respect.
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Sherman reflects on his initial opposition to interfering with slavery in the District of Columbia, acknowledging the need for a policy shift due to changing circumstances.
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