John Sherman: “Taken as a whole, I think the law will do a great deal of good and some harm.”

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.

Proud of Ohio, of its history and people, willing at all times to sound its praise in the sisterhood of states, yet, according to my convictions, the United States is entitled to my allegiance, and all parts of it should receive equal care…

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.