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The result of the contest would not depend upon the first blow of the first year, but blood shed in civil war will yield its baleful fruit for generations.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “The result of the contest would not depend upon the first blow of the first year, but blood shed in civil war will yield…”
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Sherman reflects on the long-term consequences of civil war, emphasizing its lasting impact on society.
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